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

[assembles]

Do you think the mages can sense when the Singularity is interacting with us?
I've heard that the Horizon is more or less a black box for them.

Huh. Well, if that's what happens when one of their rituals goes wrong, I'm not sure I want to see what happens if they go right.

[ An undead army doesn't sound like anyone's idea of a good time. If that's what Solvunn's bringing to the table, they definitely shouldn't be overlooked or underestimated. ]

[carmesi]

I'm... not sure about that. It seems like they can't even approach it.
They seem to like to keep to their secrets, so it isn't a surprise they haven't told us much.

It's worrisome.
Again, as much as they "venerate" us, we don't get told much.
Being considered something of a god is already awkward enough.
Perhaps Thor could tackle the diplomatics of it all better.

[thunders]

WELL, I PROBABLY CAN'T MAKE IT WORSE?

[carmesi]

You do have experience with god diplomacy, right?

[thunders]

I DO. THAT'S WHAT CONCERNS ME.

GODS ARE MUCH LIKE HUMANS. THE POWER WE WIELD CAN BRING OUT THE BEST OR THE WORST IN US. OFTEN IT WILL BE BOTH, UNQUESTIONED AND UNCHECKED.

NOT ME THOUGH, I'M A COOL GOD.

[carmesi]

This is not very encouraging.
I suppose it's worth testing out what we talked with Nero and Himeka.

And yes, I know you are. I would say a wise one too.

[she appreciates thor incredibly for the words he had offered her not too long ago, even as he had claimed that he was not a god famed for his wisdom.]

[itookashot]

I'm sorry did you just say you're a god?

[sorser]

[Sorry, what.]

Thor?

[WHAT.]

Is there a reason no one tells me anything?

[carmesi]

Oh.
Thought you knew.

[yeah, she didn't think that]

[sorser]

All the way over in Thorne, remember? If Sam’s not around to keep me updated, how would I have known?

Imagine a world in which other people keep me updated.

[thunders]

DOCTOR WIZARD? THIS IS GREAT. CAN YOU MAGIC PORTAL US OUT OF HERE?

[sorser]

It’s Strange.

[Oh my god. Why are Thor’s brain messages so large and bold.]

A portal? Now why didn’t I think of that? Silly me, let me just whip one up real quick and send us all home.

[industries]

Yes.

not here.

[falcony]

[ tony, be nice. ]

absolutely here.

[assembles]

Really? You're gonna do this here?

[sorser]

[Should he reply like a calm and responsible adult. Probably.]

No one asked you.

[falcony]

IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL ANY BETTER
THIS IS THE FIRST IM HEARING OF IT, TOO

[sorser]

This makes me feel maybe five percent better, Sam.

[assembles]

If they keep asking us for our help and our input, you would think they'd return the favor sometime. We're going to have to make sure we leverage our own knowledge to get more out of them, if they won't give that info willingly.

Thor would at least be more used to that kind of attention, at least. I guess it's no real surprise that Solvunn were the ones to bring him here.

[carmesi]

I just suppose we haven't really been in any position of being of "use" to them in any way that really showcases why... we were even summoned in the first place?
All I know is that the past couple of months we've been struck with malady after malady.

Sorry, by the way. Feels like everything just kind of exploded out of control just now.

[assembles]

I can only speak for the most recent case, with the nightmares. A lot of us cooperated over here. But none of that would have happened if they hadn't brought us here in the first place, I assume.

Why are you apologizing? If you think about it, this is just business as usual for us.

[thunders]

THAT THEY MIGHT CALL ON MAGIC BEYOND THEIR KEN, OR OBFUSCATE THEIR REASONS WITH A LIE - NEITHER BODES WELL.

[assembles]

We need to know what they're planning. At least with the Cities and Thorne, we have some idea of what sort of guns they're going to bring to this fight. Solvunn's much more of an unknown entity.

If you and Wanda can try to dig into things over there, I'd appreciate it.

[carmesi]

[mental salute! she your girl for this]

[thunders]

YOU CAN COUNT ON US, CAPTAIN.