shieldsup | First Shield: A lack of unstable molecules...[Action/Voice]

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[Early in the evening of July 9th, Susan Richards wakes up in a very, very strange place, an unfamiliar couch. In YOUR living room. She blinks and looks around, extremely confused. When this strange, blond woman sees you...her eyes go wide she disappears, clothes and all. Astute listeners may hear the sounds of her feet as she gets up and moves away from you and the couch.]

Wha! What on Earth?! WHO are you and WHERE am I?

[Susan's voice is pretty demanding for an invisible person who just woke up in your house, and it seems to be coming from all around you, her powers distorting it.

Maybe you could help talk some sense into her? Explain the situation? Perhaps you're feeling pretty mad? Break time, go nuts! This isn't locked to anyone!]

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[Much, much later, Susan's voice will appear over the journal after she's collected herself and gotten out of whoever's house she wound up in]

Hello everyone. This is Susan Richards of the Fantastic Four. If there are any members of the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, the X-Men, or even anyone that just recognizes my name I would appreciate it if you would get in touch with me. Hell, even if you are just feeling helpful and are willing to share information, I'd really appreciate it. I've just arrived and I need help getting my bearings. I don't want to impose, but I really need some answers.

Also, if anyone comes across a blue jumpsuit with a 4 on it, I'd ask that they not touch it, its made of highly unstable molecules that can react oddly to anyone that isn't me.

[Her voice isn't terribly upset, more confused. Its not like she's never woken up in strange places or been in rough situations alone before. Thats...sort of what the Fantastic Four do!]

(OOC: Feel free to break time with the action portion of the post! I've got nobody in particular who needs to find her so she can wake up in anyone's living room that wants an Invisible Woman)

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[Billy's in the middle of his getting-ready-for-bed stage of the day, since there isn't as much to keep him awake late at night as there was back home. He's only half-dressed and brushing his teeth when the door knocks, so Susan will probably here a hasty thump-thump-thump of his feet as he scrambles to get a shirt on, opening the door a moment later with frumpy hair and a toothbrush in his mouth. Whoops, he'd forgotten she was coming back.]

...Mmrrow.

Oh, I'm sorry Billy. Were you really going to bed this early?

[She sounds apologetic, but there's a tone of urgency in her voice]

Listen, I've just talked to Ms. Pepper Potts. You and I...need to talk about something.

[He stands there and stares for a long moment, looking sort of like a deer caught in headlights. He snaps back before too long though, hurriedly running back to the bathroom and clear his mouth. How embarrassing...

A minute later he's back, rubbing a hand over his chin, looking significantly less panicked. Hopefully she's let herself in since he vanished.]

Ah... it's okay, I was just getting ready. What is it?

[She did indeed and she's putting some food in his fridge for him too.]

First, I'll be staying two doors down. Second, here's some food for breakfast. Third, we need to talk about Tony Stark.

[...Oh boy. Heavy conversation incoming. Billy hesitates again, then wanders over to get a couple of glasses, filling one with water and offering it out to her. He's going to need a drink for this one- his throat's already feeling dry from just it being mentioned.]

He's... he's not the same Tony Stark. Their whole universe is different.

[And he's actually kind of jealous.]

I'm well aware. I've spoken to both Tony and to Ms. Pepper Potts.

[She shakes her head but accepts the water]

Alternate realities aren't that odd for me, you know. What I'd like for you to do is NOT tell Tony about the war. The SRA I've mentioned, offhandedly. But both Pepper and I agree that its not a good idea.

[Oh... huh. That's not quite what he expected. He pours himself a glass and goes to sit down, mulling that over for a moment.]

I hadn't planned on telling him... but what if he wants to know? Isn't it his choice?

Then you should tell him, but...not yet. Give it some time, since Steve. Captain America. He just arrived.

[She takes a drink]

Really, I think its Steve that doesn't need to know. I'm not saying you'll go around telling every single person in the village, I just want to ask you to be careful with what becomes public knowledge. I'll be doing the same.

...I don't want to tell Cap.

[He doesn't really hesitate there, his gaze dropping to the table, a resolute expression crossing his face.]

He didn't... do anything wrong. Mr. Stark- Tony- he hurt a lot of people, doing what he did. Maybe his intentions were good, maybe it was supposed to be for the public, but it just... it didn't work. And if that's something this Iron Man could prevent in his world, then he should. But Cap... I don't know. It wouldn't feel right. It wouldn't be fair to either of them.

Yes, Steve doesn't need to know. And neither does the village at large.

[Sue offers an apologetic smile]

Billy, Tony should find out. But he should find out in time, and not now. Not with so many new people coming into the village. I'm given to understand that it comes in waves. If there is a way it can be prevented, then we should help him do it. But let him settle first. When that happens, we can talk to him together.

[Well, he certainly wasn't going to broadcast it. That's not fair no matter how justified it could be. He does pause to consider that one, though, because what he experienced during the Civil War is pretty damned private for him, and as much as he might worship the heroes of his world (and more significantly, his childhood), they're still strangers. He hasn't even talked about what happened to some of the people closest to him.

This situation's... weird, though. He doesn't know what to think anymore.]

...I'll... I'll think about it. But shouldn't you be more worried about settling in yourself? He's been here for a long time, he knows these alternate universes are weird.

[Its all she can ask of the boy, at least. Sue doesn't want to offend him, he's been a kind person to her after all]

Billy, I'll be alright. Its not me you've got to worry about. Once I'm more up to speed on the goings on around here I'll be right as rain. Remember who my family is. This sort of thing is at least pseudo-normal for me. Parallel realities, alternate universes, and that sort of stuff? Thats just Reed messing around with portals when he shouldn't be. Believe me, when you live with a man like that you learn to be adaptable.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to throw all this at you. We've only just met, and I don't want to pry into your private life. Still, whatever happened to you during the war? I'm sorry. My husband is wrong, and when I get back I intend to knock some sense into him. Tony too.

[She sighs]

God, listen to me. Get some rest, Billy. Enjoy your breakfast. I'll call you for dinner tomorrow.

[Ahaha, he's being such a pill, isn't he? Hearing all that finally makes him smile a little, and he scuffs a hand awkwardly through his hair and shrugs. It's been a lot to take in, and he's still sorting out how to deal with everything that's come up - especially with someone here from his world, now, and the SRA coming up again - but she's been nice, which is a hell of a lot more than he could've expected from a lot of other people from his world right now.

He'll probably be up mulling this one over for a while, but he appreciates the gesture nonetheless.]

Hey... thanks. For the food, and for tomorrow, and... you know. Just talking. We'll figure something out, one way or another.

[Sue stands and nods]

Its no problem. Despite everything, heroics, powers, weird winged villages. You're still a kid, and I'm still a mom.

[And off she goes letting you get some rest]

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