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[vdova]

This is Black Widow. Does anybody copy? [ It was, probably, a futile effort. The red haired woman on the other end of the vid looks serious, eyes narrowed just so at the screen. ] Requesting sitrep and possible evac. Location unknown, will wait for further orders. Over.

[ A pause, and she narrows her eyes, eyeing the cam. ] I know this line isn't secure. Whoever you are, if you're listening? You've made a very poor decision, bringing me here.

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[asofwar]

Location is the City.

[No idea what 'evac' or 'sitrep' is so no help granted there.]

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[vdova]

[ She raises an eyebrow. ] Which city?

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[asofwar]

The City. There is no other world beyond it.

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[vdova]

[ She has to process that, for a second. ] What are you talking about? Who are you?

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[asofwar]

Lady Sif. [Pauuuuuuse.] Of Asgard.

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[vdova]

[ Oh that makes her eyebrows shoot up. ] Asgard? As in Thor and Loki?

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[asofwar]

You know them both - [Something tells her (logic, logic tells her) the latter is not a pleasant acquaintance.] How?

[punchedhitler]

No evac possible, Black Widow.

I'll come find you.

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[subecho]

Spare breath. They do not give answer.

[ A paaaause, possibly diplomatic. ]

Red woman. Well met.

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[vdova]

[ Natasha hesitates, but this woman is from Asgard. She shows no signs of being a friend of Loki's, but no signs that she isn't either. ] Thor and I fought together against the Chitauri army that invaded my home world.

[ It still sounds strange to say. ]

[vdova]

Captain Rogers. [ She's surprised. ] Right. I'll stand by until then.

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[asofwar]

Ah, yes - in the city of New York. He has told me of that battle. [It sounded pretty badass.]

You are of the Avengers? Like the Captain?

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[vdova]

[ Just as diplomatic. ] Thor. Good to see you again. Or it would be, if I knew where I was.

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[vdova]

[ It was alright. ]

I am, yes. And you?

[punchedhitler]

[He arrives a while later on a bike that she should recognize as his, and offers her a spare helmet]

How long have you been waiting?

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[asofwar]

I stand at Thor's side.

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[subecho]

You are at the crossing of worlds, past Asgard's watch and the mortal realm's keep. I cannot name it, nor could the ones before me.

It is the home of sorcery and strife. You will not wish it well.

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[vdova]

[ That's a relief to hear, although she doesn't show it. ] I see. He didn't mention you.

[vdova]

[ Natasha takes it and straps it on, climbing onto the bike behind him. ] Not long. Maybe fifteen, twenty minutes. I sent the message out as soon as I realized I didn't know where I was.

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[vdova]

[ She has to think about this for a second. ] 'Crossing of worlds'?

[punchedhitler]

It's called the City. It's like a pocket dimension. I've been here for two years now.

[He revs up the bike]

I'll take you back to the station.

[vdova]

[ Natasha readies herself for the ride, and when she answers, sounds surprised. ] Two years? Captain, I don't mean to be rude, but that's impossible. I saw you yesterday.

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[subecho]

...you will see with own eyes.

Have you taken injury?

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[vdova]

Nothing I haven't ever walked off before. But thank you. Is there anyone else here that we know?

[punchedhitler]

I know.

It's complicated.

[But vroomvroom he's driving to the police station (because he works there, that's all).]