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)

Comments

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H-Hulkling? Oh. OHHHHHH.

[NOW its her turn to blush]

I'm sorry. I. uh. I had no idea.

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[selfhelp]

[Okay, he can't help but grin at that. He got Susan Richards to blush. He shouldn't feel so satisfied about that, but hey...]

That's okay, I just figured it's better if I'm up front about it. We're not exactly subtle.

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Oh? Though...isn't he a Skrull?

[Not fond of them, no sir]

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[selfhelp]

[Billy's smile fades, feeling a sudden wave of defensiveness. Teddy's been nothing but wonderful to him since they met, so the fact that he's a Skrull barely even hits the radar for him as far as defining character traits.]

He's half-Skrull, and half-Kree. And all wonderful. Anyway, he was raised on Earth, so I don't see the problem.

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I didn't mean that he couldn't be a good person, Billy. My own brother married a Skrull, remember? I was more asking, so I'd know if he was a shapeshifter.

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[o h

....

Well that makes sense, especially since she wouldn't have seen him out of costume.]

Um... yeah. He usually looks human- the Hulkling form is just what he can shift into.

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Right. I've got nothing against the idea of Skrulls being decent people. They ARE people. Kl'rt the Super Skrull HAS saved my life before too. It is a shame that Galactus devoured their homeworld. Reed tried to talk him out of it, but...

[She trails off, wondering just how much of this Billy actually knew]

Heh, look at me, nattering away.

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[selfhelp]

No, no, it's okay. It's interesting. I've read a lot about what other super heroes have done in the past, but getting a firsthand account is an honour.

[He still can't get past the fact that he's having dinner with Susan Richards. Seriously. Seriously.]

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Still makes me feel old.

[She huffs a short laugh]

You know, I don't really know much about your adventures. Care to share?

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[selfhelp]

[Oh, wow. Oh wow she wants to hear about him? Pardon the momentary stare.]

Oh, uh... really? I mean, it can't compare with the Fantastic Four at all, we haven't even been together for a year yet. I think we've done alright, though. We fought Kang the Conqueror, this MGH dealer called Mr. Hyde, the Super Skrull, and we averted a Skrull-Kree war with Earth. We had help from the Avengers a lot- we really are still kids, so experience is what we're missing the most. But we're doing our best.

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Kang is no laughing matter, and...which Super Skrull? Kl'rt? Or one of the others?

[She smiles kindly. She is impressed, these are some pretty big accomplishments for kids.]

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[selfhelp]

It was Kl'rt, yeah. I didn't even know there were other Super Skrulls.

[Super Skrulls in training, maybe- there's always Xavin.]

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[shieldsup]

Yea, there are others. Kl'rt is...was...the Emperor's Champion. Its funny to think about him, really. Given that he started as a way for the Skrulls to kill us, but I think they thought better of it after a while.

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Yeah... I never really understood the guy, but I guess he's kind of on our side now. The Skrull empire's kind of a mess these days, anyway.

[action] Timeskip soon?

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It really is.

[Sue stands and wipes her mouth]

Billy, I'm going to step out and try and find my suit. Its not something anyone else needs to be messing with too much. I'll return shortly, if you don't mind.

[action] sounds good to me!

[selfhelp]

Oh- yeah, of course. [He blinks, standing up with her. It's polite to walk your guest out, right? His mother would throw a party to see him doing this stuff on his own, yeah.] You're welcome to come over any time.

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[She lets herself be lead out, and goes about gathering her suit, and having conversations with various others, in particular one Pepper Potts.

Several hours later, Susan knocks on the door to Billy's apartment again, this time carrying a bag filled with various dry goods.]

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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.

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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.

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[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?

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[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.

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[selfhelp]

[...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.]

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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.

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[selfhelp]

[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?

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[shieldsup]

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.