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

[falcony]

IVE ACTUALLY BEEN MEANING TO ASK ON THAT
HAS THERE BEEN ANY CHANGE IN THAT SIDE OF THE CITY?
MORE GUARDS, MORE RESTRICTIONS, ANYTHING LIKE THAT?

[ also jaskier deserves to brag every day about red, always. ]

[cointosser]

Let me say that this is not the first time artistic response to certain social movements has been... how would you put it kindly.... muted?

Worry not, Sam. I have some plans to stir the pot. We'll make butter out of this milk yet.

[This is what happens when a medieval poet tries to mix contemporary sayings with medieval vernacular.]

[falcony]

YOU DO REALIZE THAT BY TELLING ME NOT TO WORRY, I AM WORRYING EVEN MORE
DO I GET TO KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING, AT LEAST?

[cointosser]

Need I remind you that this is not the first Continent-shattering war I've lived through? Though, willing, it doesn't come to that on this plane as well.

[Ignoring that he's now living through it on another, separate sphere. That does not erase the year of work he'd put in as the Sandpiper.]

Have I ever kept something from you before? Of course you'll know, Sam. We are trusted confidants. And you may enjoy it as long as you have the right appreciation for the arts.