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[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.

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[itookashot]

I'm glad Wanda has one of her people over there, most of you lot ended up here.

He was one of the first people I met here six months ago! One of his other friends was here earlier, Bucky, but he left, so I had to fill in on the annoying side of the friendship spectrum. Too bad, since I made him some fantastic knives.

[thunders]

YES, IT DOES SEEM THAT WAY... IT IS MY HOPE THAT WE'LL SEE EACH OTHER IN PERSON BEFORE LONG.

I'VE NOT MET BUCKY, AND IN TRUTH I'VE KNOWN SAM ONLY BRIEFLY, BUT I HOLD STEVE'S OPINION IN THE HIGHEST REGARD. EVEN WITH WHAT LITTLE I KNOW OF SAM... IT IS PLAIN TO SEE THE REASON FOR STEVE'S ESTEEM. DON'T TELL HIM I'VE SAID AS MUCH, THOUGH. I DO NOT WISH TO EMBARRASS HIM TOO MUCH THIS DAY. I LEAVE THAT SOLEMN DUTY TO YOU.

ARE YOU A BLACKSMITH BY TRADE?

[itookashot]

It's not looking likely any time soon, but we do have the Horizon.

He can read this, Thor, but I'll tell him to look away.

No, Talis up there is our resident blacksmith, I can alter matter with my hands. Meaning I would get these cheap knives but then I can change the look of them to whatever I want and make the steel better by blending it with stronger stuff. It's a neat trick.