the displaced; ic

Oh cool, we're back before the Ascension.

CLINT BARTON 616:

Your aim's good, but maybe don't shoot something glass at a wall. There's glittery water all outside the Bureau now.

BUCKY BARNES 616:

Wanna take a ride in my CCXR Trevita? Or my quinjet?

Since the other day, the portal has gifted us some other items. Nothing appears to be quite as personal as the VHS. Our staff has gone over them and we cannot find anything mysterious or magical or problem-causing them with.

Well, except the weird swamp bird things. They're just annoying.

• Dozens of plastic hour glasses. They only do one minute intervals though.
  
• A whole bunch of horror-inspiring taxidermy animals.
  
• The aforementioned swamp birds. They are ridiculously stupid. And apparently livestock so if you want one or more, come get them. Anakin called them nunas.
  
• Some white balls the size of an apple. They have turned Nebula into a piglet when she dropped one. If anyone can help with that, it'd be appreciated. I really need my guard back.
  
• Toeless rainboots which are, of course, useless. But if you want the material, it's yours.

The Bureau will be open at 8am tomorrow if you'd like to pick up items. Please, for the love of all things, take the nunas.

So as you saw on CNN, there's a situation in Paraguay. It does resemble the attack on the Fort Neill base in the last 90's. The Bureau is looking into official channels to speak with anyone on the base or anyone with any knowledge of the base. This is a very precarious situation due to an international military being involved. Please do not attempt something on your own; you could jeopardize what we're trying to do.

The Bureau will keep you as updated as we can.

We'll reach out when there is a need for assistance.

FILTERED TO T'CHALLA, OKOYE, RHODEY, TINA COHEN-CHANG, SAM WILSON (616), CAROL DANVERS, KATE BISHOP, CLINT BARTON (616), SIF:

Can you guys be on call in case we need backup at the Bureau?

We don't know how many people might end up needing to go. We don't know if we're going to be attacked again, but I'd like to make sure we have people on our side. Those of you with bigger powers — looking at you Danvers — may end up stationed at exits just in case it gets by everyone else. If you've got suggestions for others, let me know.

FORT NEILL RESETTLEMENT BUREAU:

We're working on negotiations to get down to Paraguay to see if we can get inside that building, take a look at the fresh scene and what it looks like. I'm not going to lie, if it's anything like the aftermath we found here, it's going to be a bloody mess. If your stomach's a little on the light side, let me know. Do not compromise this by whining. I will not hesitate to fire you if that happens.

Anyone with computer experience, I'd like to get you all working on grabbing every image, video, and audio leak we can find. More than that, I want to look into other potential military bases getting hit with strange and sudden shut downs. I want all of them, even if they've been decommissioned in a property ceremony.

BUCKY BARNES MCU:

I'm probably going to need a raincheck on that vacation.

[ FILTERED TO HENRY MILLS' PARENTS + TONY STARK ]*
Good afternoon. My name is Jim Rhodes and I help Tony Stark look after Peter Parker, who I believe you know as Henry's friend. The three of us are planning a trip out to California this weekend and we were wondering if Henry would like to join us so that Peter has company his own age?

Unfortunately, teenagers think they're too cool to hang out with old men like Tony and I.

[*ooc; This part of the post is backdated to 8/22.]

( Black Ops Group! )

[ FILTERED TO SARA LANCE ]
You got me Balam Komarov. He's the one loose end that I want to take out, before I give this a rest.

You in?

[ooc: after the toon plot ends]

[texts to 616 Clint Barton]
>> I dropped my lid somewhere and if I drink all this whiskey alone I will die
>> come save a life

>> I'm at the park with the big fort near your place

Note to self: I am never ever doing pet surveillance. I will not watch you dog while you're at work because you suspect he is up to no good. And telling you no doesn't make me a shitty detective either.

Seriously, poll guys. How many of you wonder what your pets are up to while you're at work? Lots of us, right? How many people would hire someone to tail their dog? If anyone of you answer that they would, I would like to suggest that you seek some help for your unhealthy obsession with your pet.

( black ops group! )

( black ops group! )

Hey, so ... sorry for being on the quiet side. Laura leaving's been rough on the kids.

( sent to the black ops recruits* )

---

( filtered to black ops group )

RHODEY'S BLACK OPS GROUP:

I got tasked with getting codenames for the group so we don't end up compromised if our communications get intercepted.

So I'm going by Hawkeye, my usual. Rhodey's going by his usual: War Machine.

Do you have a codename you want to go by? Or do you want me to give you one? This is so cool and official

ETA: Names will be here

[ FILTERED TO TONY STARK (MCU) ]
So this is me swallowing my pride
Standing in front of you saying I'm sorry for that night.

In all realness, I'm sorry for letting the rest of my shit boil up and taking it out on you. I'm coming back tonight. Is that okay with you?

[ FILTERED TO BLACK OPS GROUP ]
Human traffickers. A group operating out of Nova Scotia. Why Nova Scotia? Guess we're going to find out, but they're trading Americans, so that's why they're getting us involved.

Riggs, Echo, Lance. I want you three out there to gather intel. Flights have been booked for you to go out tomorrow night and you can pick up your IDs for this mission at the Facility anytime tomorrow morning. I'll send you what we already have, but your goals are the following: find out where they are holding those that we're trying to rescue, find out how big of a ring this is, call for backup if you need it, go in and leave the bad guys in a position to be arrested, and save the victims. Standard stuff.

Who is available to work comms? Shifts of ten hours until the mission is done.

[Wanda]

Are you planning on attending any of the numerous feeding frenzies?

Or have plans this weekend?

Is it bad to be banned from Starbucks? Like not even for breaking anything.

I know we're all looking forward to a good old fashioned cookout on Sunday, but in anticipation of waking up on Monday all sad that now you don't have a cookout to look forward to I would like to remind everyone that Wednesday is a holiday. The birthday of our great nation*, and also of our great Steve Rogerses**, and we'll be celebrating both of those Wednesday afternoon at the Barton's place, right by the Avengers Compound. Remember, he's very shy, so we have to make sure that anything embarrassingly over the top is celebrating the country, not the person(s).

Except the cake. There will be cake and someone's going to have to blow out all the candles.


*I'm actually legally obliged to say this, it's a clause in the Captain America job contract
**I'm only morally obliged to say this, it's a clause in the friendship job contract

Sneaky spy types, roll call.

The pony's got a dedicated run-in shed with storage and a turn-out space now. I think she's also been through about 20 names so far. Fortunately none of them were anything we'll regret in ten years like "Cupcake Sparkles," though there have been a few near misses.

So inventing job titles. That is a viable career option here?

I cannot imagine "colognoisseur" actually pays anything.

did someone really think at this point in my life i should have the swords again? really? that was a thought.

i'm going to murder myself falling out of bed one day.

i really love missing out on the crazy sometimes. the break is real nice.

I am pleased with how the plants from our stops on the cruise are doing where I've transplanted them, but Griggory keeps trying to dig some of them up.

Clint, will you help me build better fencing around the gardens?

As Anka Irene has around the clock babysitters, and I don't want to be a burden on Rogue, I secured a job.

It's not glamorous, but what can be after you were an Avenger? Housekeeping at Granny's Bed & Breakfast.

I feel weird posting publically

Two concussions in as many months is probably not good, right?

when folks are done being busy, anyone able to take a look at my hearing aids?

silence is getting annoying.

[All Avengers, Academy students, Wakandans, general friends]
Everyone okay? I'm in medical with Misty and Steve but I can get away if anyone needs. (They'll be fine, I am fine.)

[TABLETS AND PHONES REBOOT WITH INCESSANT BEEPING]

By now you're all aware that the ship has stopped. It would appear that we've been hit with an EMP, an electromagnetic pulse. Possibly two. All electronics appear to be off, though the network and tablets have been re-established so we can communicate easier. We're not sure the extent of the damage, but backup generators have not come online so those must have been hit too.

Right now, our priorities should be food and getting the ship back up and running. We have no idea where we are in terms of our next port. It could be a day, it could be two. Without food, two days becomes much longer than you want. Potable water is going to be an issue too. While there are bottled waters, we have no running water. On a ship like this, that means toilets, showers, and sinks will not work. They're all electrical.

If anyone has any skills, magical or otherwise, for keeping food at temperatures to keep it from going bad, that would be fantastic. Food storage, including refrigeration and the freezers are on level C. Medbay is on D. A & B are engine rooms, so that'll be fun to dig through.

Those EMPs came from somewhere and for some reason. I don't want to be caught blindsided. If you're specialized in tech, I'd prefer you working on the ship. If you aren't sure what you can do and want to help, patrols are good. Bucky 2 has a current list, but I think we should have more considering.

If you're down an arm or a leg due to the EMP, let us know. We'll try to get someone to help you as soon as possible.

is there an etiquette guide on how late is too late?

asking for a friend.

WANDA (616):

i can't dance for shit, and i'll probably insult someone or stand on your toes. or cause an explosion, that happened one time too.

but you wanna go to this shindig ball together? couple wise. on a date?

[Bucky (PH)]

so while you're out enjoying yourself, and because i could not get time yesterday, your belated birthday congrats from me is hidden somewhere in the suite.

fyi, it was the cat's idea to plant decoys with traps. you were right. the cat is an asshole, i'm warming up to him.

[Message to Rogue (616)]

Hey so ... Hi. Um, can I ask a favour?

I kinda need a little help with a thing. Nothing bad! Good thing. Probably. Maybe.

Do you know how Wanda feels about surprises?

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[Message to Wanda (616)]

How do you feel about dinner, on Sunday?

And what's your preference, French or Pan-Asian?

[CLINT BARTON (616)]

The moment's over, but I was going to ask you to babysit with me on Saturday. But I don't know how you are with kids.

Another space portal. Let's not do that again.

Sentient nursebots, huh? I know what it looks like, but this one's not on me. Seriously, though. Someone has dramatically upped their LMD game. What are we talking, here? Thing 1 and Thing 2 are not particularly forthcoming. Programming could use some work.

So tell me, who else is on the guest list for this involuntary pleasure cruise? And is there scotch?

[Private to Wanda (616)]

so hey, question about your powers... does reality warping also mean you might have an ability to heal? literally asking for a friend.

additional unrelated question, what're you up to tomorrow?

Okay, who has healing powers? I can't go into Middle-Earth with a broken arm. I tried to let it heal normally, and it's going fine, but I need to be able to use an Elven bow. You don't understand.

Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobis, you're my only hopes.

So I think I'm beating my better half to this but...someone might need to pull me away from the Elves when it's time to go.

....Think they'd care if I take one of their bows?

Like last week and the time we were docked in Atlantis, patrols are still going and we'll still have group on Wednesdays while we're docked. Let me know if you need your patrol shifts covered for the coming week and I'll take care of it.

[ FILTERED TO PH GROUP ]
So cut me some slack, but if everyone could check in at least once every other day if not more while we're docked, my paranoia would appreciate it.

[ FILTERED TO HENRY FITZROY ]
How's your blood situation going? Anything we need to worry about?

I don't drink alcohol, I don't eat meat, and I spend most of my time with a baby (no complaints there). What's good to do around here? I have a feeling I would win at the casino an unusual amount, so that's not fun.

I went to a towel folding class and left feeling unfulfilled.

I also tried to hold a conversation with one of the robots.

Now that we're on board and back to normal activities, I want to express my sincere sympathy for those badly injured. You did a good job, and I hope you are feeling better soon.

If there's anything I can do for any of you, let me know.

Won't be moderating group on Wednesday, need someone to take over this week. I'll be back to running it the following week.

I'll throw in some kraken jerky to whoever helps out.

EDIT: Also need someone to help cover my patrol shifts next week. M - TH, 1 AM - 4 AM.

EDIT 2: If you need your shift covered while you recover, let me know. We'll get people to cover you.

Need people to cover some shifts:

SUNDAY: 7 PM - 10 PM - JO
MONDAY: 7 PM - 10 PM - CISCO | 1 AM - 4 AM - NAT
TUESDAY: 1 AM - 4 AM - NAT
WEDNESDAY: 7 PM - 10 PM - JO | 1 AM - 4 AM - NAT | 4 AM - 7 AM - CISCO
THURSDAY: 1 AM - 4 AM - NAT | 1 AM - 4 AM - JASON
FRIDAY: 10 PM - 1 AM - JEANNETTE | 1 AM - 4 AM - AMADEUS
SATURDAY: 10 PM - 1 AM - JEANNETTE

[CLINT BARTON 616]

I haven't seen you, where are you? Are you hurt?

Keep me from hitting on the robots, okay?( Read more... )

[ FILTERED TO VETERANS+ GROUP ]
It's small, but it will do until we get more people joining us. The Library on Deck 12, Wednesdays, 7 PM. I scheduled it with droids and stuck a sign on the door for privacy. See you all tomorrow night.

[ FILTERED TO SUPERHERO/MAGICAL TYPES 18+ OPEN TO EVERYONE ]
So this place is fun and all, but a few of us think patrols would be a good idea, just to stay on the cautious side. No one's seen anything worth panicking over, so this isn't a response to anything, but better safe than sorry. To keep people from doing the same thing and maybe bring everyone together, here's a sort of schedule of what people are wanting to do for night patrols.

Need a partner for night patrols. Dates and times are up in the air, but I'm thinking Monday to Thursday, from 1 AM to 4 AM. Let me know if you're interested or hit me up on Logan's post here. Volunteers for other times/nights are welcomed there too.

EDIT: So people were hella responsive. So I got a schedule sort of going and tried to filter to as many adults as possible capable of helping.

If you want to help, fill in where there are openings, yeah? More than two people to a slot is ideal. But remember, if you got school, try to grab an earlier shift or work weekends so you're not falling asleep in class. Cause I don't want to get yelled at by any teachers.

SUNDAYS


• 7 PM - 10 PM: Frank Castle, Pidge Gunderson, & Wally West

• 10 PM - 1 AM: Dick Grayson, Faith Lehane, Tara Maclay, & Jason Todd

• 1 AM - 4 AM: Squall Leonhart, Peter Parker, & Cloud Strife

• 4 AM - 7 AM: Anakin Solo, Jacen Solo, & Jaina Solo



MONDAYS


• 7 PM - 10 PM: Frank Castle, Maya Lopez, & Steve Rogers

• 10 PM - 1 AM: Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, & Damien Wayne

• 1 AM - 4 AM: Bucky Barnes (PH), Laura Kinney, & Illya Kuryakin

• 4 AM - 7 AM: Ray Palmer & Cassie Sandsmark



TUESDAYS


• 7 PM - 10 PM: Jim Kirk & Steve Rogers

• 10 PM - 1 AM: Faith Lehane, Maya Lopez, & Tara Maclay

• 1 AM - 4 AM: Bucky Barnes (PH) & Laura Kinney

• 4 AM - 7 AM: Stephanie Brown, Ray Palmer, & Cassie Sandsmark



WEDNESDAYS


• 7 PM - 10 PM: Clint Barton (616), Wally West, & Sam Winchester

• 10 PM - 1 AM: Clark Kent & Johanna Mason

• 1 AM - 4 AM: Bucky Barnes (PH), Laura Kinney, & Illya Kuryakin

• 4 AM - 7 AM: Stephanie Brown, Alastor Moody, & Charlie Weasley



THURSDAYS


• 7 PM - 10 PM: Jim Kirk, Meetra Surik, & T3

• 10 PM - 1 AM: Rose Hathaway & Damon Salvatore

• 1 AM - 4 AM: Bucky Barnes (PH), Laura Kinney, & Flash Thompson

• 4 AM - 7 AM: Stefan Salvatore, Cassie Sullivan, & Emmeline Vance



FRIDAYS


• 7 PM - 10 PM: Meetra Surik, T3, & Sam Winchester

• 10 PM - 1 AM: Rose Hathaway, Damon Salvatore, & Flash Thompson

• 1 AM - 4 AM: Clint Barton (616), Squall Leonhart, & Cloud Strife

• 4 AM - 7 AM: Stefan Salvatore, Cassie Sullivan, & Emmeline Vance



SATURDAYS


• 7 PM - 10 PM: Pidge Gunderson, Thor Odinson, & Wally West

• 10 PM - 1 AM: Jo Harvelle, Clark Kent, & Flash Thompson

• 1 AM - 4 AM: Squall Leonhart, Peter Parker, & Cloud Strife

• 4 AM - 7 AM: Anakin Solo, Jacen Solo, & Jaina Solo

EDIT 2: If you think anyone else should be on this filter, let me know.

EDIT: FLYERS/SWIMMERS/SCOUTERS - Go see Johnny Storm. He's got some ideas about additional patrols.

Personally, I like robots.

Not gonna complain about a free cruise. Wonder if they have water skiing...

Going into the near year, I'll need some Avengers on call if you can spare the time. Just in case we have to stage an intervention to keep Clint from turning the farmhouse into a live-action series of HGTV programming.

I am out of quarantine and have spent the holiday with my half sister, Anka Irene. She is beautiful and I am happy to be part of a family again.

I just need to find a job. Maybe teaching? What positions are open?

[ROGUE]
I missed Christmas Eve at the cabin. Anything good happen?

[WANDA MAXIMOFF MCU]
Forgive me, I was confused and scared.

[TJ]
Your father is being very sweet to me.

Turning a nice hotel room into a soundproof jail cell really seems like something Bobby would do. How many cameras do I have to worry about in here?

Someone tell me not to shoot the musical decorations. Jesus but they're annoying.

Does Christmas need to be so loud?

ᴋᴀᴛᴇ ʙɪsʜᴏᴘ

I did not forget. But Lucky had to approve the gift.

You'd be surprised how picky he is.

Exactly what is this winter ball

With the number of archers who are here and all, could we maybe start some kind of group or club?

EDIT: Does 4:30 today at the range work for everyone for a meet-up?

Man, I was just napping.

Twenty hours is totally normal for a nap, right?