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!]

Voice

[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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I'm pretty sure they're the ones that found him. [The differences are comforting, easy to talk about. Pepper's very glad for all the ways that her world isn't the same as Sue's.] Of course, I don't know for sure. It's all "classified."

[She bends her fingers when she says the word: air-quotes.]

The Avengers I know are Tony and Steve, obviously, along with Bruce Banner, an Asgardian named Thor, and two SHIELD agents: Clint Barton and Natasha Romanov. Or, they were SHIELD agents. I'm not sure how things ended up for them.

[She pauses then, makes a guess at what question might come next.] SHIELD called it the Avengers Initiative, but it got cancelled at first. Then--well. The world needed them. SHIELD had gathered most of them after another Asgardian named Loki stole something from them. It ultimately led to an alien invasion, and the Avengers broke away from SHIELD, and saved the world.

[To give the short version.]

[Much easier to talk about here, just minor differences]

That is a change then. The Avengers were the ones that found Steve in my world. They were originally Thor, Tony, and Bruce, as well as two scientists. Janet Van Dyne and Hank Pym. Natasha and Clint, Black Widow and Hawkeye? They're members too, but joined later.

SHIELD is a separate entity, created in the aftermath of World War 2 by Colonel Fury. Don't take that as a condemnation, though. Until Hill took over, SHIELD's been nothing but good. Things have been really difficult these last few years, since Nick retired, but I know Maria's tried her best.

[The last bit gets a curious glance. Aliens and Loki?]

I'm familiar with Loki. He's tried to attack my family on more than one occasion. Do you know which alien species he was working with? The Skrulls? Baluurans? Shi'ar? Chi'tauri?

[None of them particularly friendly folks...]

[Pepper nods as Sue goes through the list, the scientists unfamiliar. The origins of SHIELD she didn't know about, as the history of secret organizations generally wasn't a topic touched on in most curricula. And either way, the point still remained: those were the versions unique to Sue's worlds, not Pepper's. Although she knew there was reason not to believe every word her SHIELD said, Pepper also wasn't going to judge based on an alternate version.]

The last one. The Chi'tauri. [Although Pepper didn't enjoy recalling details of that incident. Tony had told her what happened afterward--after Pepper discovered the call she'd missed, when she was staring at the news, worried out of her mind for him.]

But like I said. The Avengers stopped them.

Well that's good. I can tell you from personal experience they're even worse when you visit their homeworld.

[Sue smiles wryly]

Was the invasion the first Avengers operation? Or have there been others?

[Pepper manages a grin, although she can't say that implying countless people somehow got off easy because they were invaded instead of invading is a welcome offer of sympathy.]

Well. Sounds like a good reason to not go paying visits to alien homeworlds.

[Which so far as Pepper knows, isn't anywhere in the cards for Tony and the rest. Thank goodness.]

The first and only, so far. It happened a couple of weeks before I was brought here.

[Oh Pepper, if only you knew just how crazy Sue's universe was... Here's hoping yours never has to deal with Galactus and the Infinity Gauntlet]

Sometimes you just can't help it. Portal accidents happen. But there are plenty of decent aliens out there too.

[And Pepper's attitude suddenly makes a lot more sense. Their first operation...]

Thats something else new. The Chi'tauri come much later down the road for the Avengers in my world. Loki first, and then Kang...and Victor...

[She says this absentmindedly, like looking back on a dream]

Anyway. Thank you for hearing me out. I suppose I should be attempting to find a place to sleep tonight. Its good to meet you, Pepper, and I apologize if I've said anything to make you feel out of sorts. There's a lot I'm going to have to get used to it seems. When I've had a chance to talk to Billy, I'll let you know. In the meantime, please don't talk bring it up.

[She stands, offering a tight smile. This Pepper clearly had a bit more bite to her, and she liked that]

Edited 2012-07-12 01:28 (UTC)

[Again, all differences Pepper can be thankful for, though she isn't naive enough to not think the enemies possible, at least. It also speaks to what Sue's experienced, and fought against herself--and Pepper has to wonder what Tony will be like, when he's got some more years as Iron Man under his belt.

The woman stands, and Pepper nods up at her, deciding to stay and finish her coffee.] There should be a list of vacant residences downstairs, so that's probably a good place to start. And I am glad to have spoken to you; it's definitely been enlightening.

[One tight smile for another. Pepper does indeed have bite, wrapped in a layer of perfect politeness.]

Of course. And considering how important the subject is to both of us, I'm sure you'll find that opportunity soon.

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