to: everyone

[assembles]

Hey there, everyone. My name is Steve Rogers and I'm one of the people most recently summoned to the Free Cities. I'm also a good friend of Sam Wilson's — we've worked together for a number of years. I know he's made quite the name for himself here.

I've only been here for a little over a month, but in that time I've noticed a sudden increase in military activity within Cadens. There's increased drills and training exercises, equipment moving in and out, that kind of thing. I went by Fort Wilbridge and tried to ask some questions, but all they really had to say was that they were acting out of an abundance of caution. Almost like they're expecting something.

It seems suspicious, so I was wondering if anyone else has noticed a change in how the factions are behaving, whether it's something I haven't picked up on in Cadens or something going on in Thorne or Solvunn. I figure it might be a good idea to compare notes so we won't be completely blindsided if something else is coming our way.

That's all I've got for now, but it's nice to meet you all. In a manner of speaking, anyway.

Comments

[techmaturgy]

I was wondering where you went. We had so many heavy boxes at the workshop and no one to move them.

[assembles]

I did tell you to let me know if you needed any help. Were you expecting me to just swing by?

[techmaturgy]

We managed, barely.

I try to stay away from the military operations. It's unsurprising they had little to tell you. What kind of equipment are they moving?

[assembles]

I'm not sure. I just saw them bringing large crates and boxes in. I think we can probably make some guesses.

1/2

[techmaturgy]

You should have offered to help them!

[techmaturgy]

Actually. That isn't a bad idea. Espionage under the guise of assistance.

[assembles]

Subterfuge like that isn't really my style, but I'd be lying if I said I hadn't considered it.

[techmaturgy]

You would be uniquely positioned, if you choose to do so.

[assembles]

Yeah, I guess I would be. I'd consider that more of a last resort, but I'll keep it in mind.

[techmaturgy]

Something to consider, when you get tired of moving boxes.

[falcony]

ISN'T THAT WHAT JAYCE IS FOR?

[techmaturgy]

I like a change of scenery, on occasion.

[falcony]

AH
MY BAD
YOU KEEP ON THEN
HE'S A GREAT BOX CARRY-ER

FOR REAL THOUGH
HAVE YOU AND JAYCE COME UP AGAINST ANYTHING WITH YOUR LAB AND THE INCREASED ACTIVITY?

[techmaturgy]

You could also come move boxes, if you're so inclined.

[this is a joke there aren't enough boxes]

Supply chain issues, mostly. Shipments coming in from elsewhere have been subject to greater scrutiny at the border.

[falcony]

I THINK HALF THE PEOPLE IN MAG'S INN MIGHT MURDER ME IF I TRIED
BUT HEY
LEAVE A BOX OR TWO AND I CAN SWING BY IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS

[ he's already been threatened by both guns and knives if he even tried to walk around his room too much, so. sorry viktor. ]

HAS THERE BEEN ANYTHING SPECIFIC ABOUT THE TYPE OF SUPPLIES?

[techmaturgy]

They're welcome to move boxes too, then.

[guess who. has not heard about. the excursion]

This is just from speaking to local artisans. I can investigate further, if you like.

[falcony]

YOU KNOW
I'LL LEAVE THAT BIT OF BOSSINESS TO YOU
BUT WHEN IM UP AND MOVING AGAIN I'LL STOP BY

[ and probably bring food, just cause. that's his love language etc etc etc. ]

IF YOU COULD I THINK IT WOULD BE WORTH IT
IF THERE'S A PATTERN TO THE RESOURCES THEY'RE LIMITING
OR IF THEY'RE STARTING TO TAKE THINGS FROM THE LABS FOR THE SOLDIERS
THAT SORT OF THING

BUT ONLY IF IT'S SAFE

[techmaturgy]

The call for research assistants is probably more indicative of movement behind the scenes, at this point.

[hextechhead]

I'm never carrying his boxes again.

[falcony]

NOT SURE ABOUT THAT, MAN
I THINK IT COMES WITH THE TERRITORY

[hextechhead]

You're right, I already did it for him. I'll put everything back in the boxes.

[falcony]

WOULDN'T THAT JUST BE MORE WORK FOR YOU?

[hextechhead]

It's the principle.

[falcony]

SURE IT IS
PLUS DON'T YOU LIKE SHOWING OFF?
I CAN'T IMAGINE MANY PEOPLE DOWN AT THE LABS CAN MOVE THEIR OWN BOXES
NO OFFENSE

[hextechhead]

What's the point of showing off if your boyfriend doesn't appreciate it?