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[theassassin]

[They were fighting. James was with her.

The last thing she actually remembered before being here was James-- the gorilla. That massive hulking beast that they ran into while trying to find the stasis chambers.

Well, that is one thing she has working in her favor, Jasper and James will certainly be looking for her.

She'd already tried to contact S.H.I.E.L.D's network for a Sitrep, and was unable to get a signal. Calling for an Evac. is looking like it's out of the question. So, she guesses it's time to switch tactics.

Her face is impassive as she looks into the screen. Blue-green eyes flick across the display then raise to glance around, before settling back on the screen.]

This is Agent Natasha Romanoff. S.H.I.E.L.D ID 31339. Code name Black Widow. This is an official request for information concerning my capture.

[Following the spoken words, she can be seen a moment before the image goes dark and the same information appears as a text message.]

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Agent Natasha Romanoff. S.H.I.E.L.D ID 31339. Code name Black Widow. This is an official request for information concerning my capture.

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[It doesn't take but a moment before she is back, a slight raise to her brows as she regards the device in expectation of response. This isn't the first time she's been captured, though, one of the first in quite some time that hasn't been orchestrated by her in an attempt to obtain information or part of a mission. She knows protocol.

She also knows that protocol doesn't always work in every situation, she prides herself in her ability to improvise, so she allows her expression to soften just a little.]

So, who wants to tell me what is going on? I'm pretty sure we'll all be happier if we do this the easy way.

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[yourbestguysgun]

[ He didn't really get to know Natasha the last two times she'd been to the City, but that doesn't mean he's going to let this slide. She looks like she could actually use a friendly face and if she's one of Steve's team it means she gets an automatic pass. ]

I guess y'don't remember the City much, huh? Need me to swing by and help you out?

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[theassassin]

[She regards the screen with slightly narrowed eyes, they widen just a touch.]

James?

[Her brow creases, a breath and it's gone.]

I don't know this place at all. What happened?

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[bettercallit]

[ Clint is surprised to hear that voice, wary of it because she's been and gone so many times, and he misses, the one person other than Coulson who he can talk to properly, trust completely without question, and he doesn't want to get his hopes up - he knows how this place works at this point.

He considers audio, at first, but then when she settles into the shot he decides to brave it out. ] Tasha?

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[theassassin]

Barton?

[Why yes, look how formal. Sorry...]

[worstretconever]

Another acronym-named secret government agency? How exciting. I do love secret agents - it's very James Bond, isn't it? Only ginger.

[theassassin]

It would appear so, we are fond of our cute little names.

[She manages to not roll her eyes.]

James Bond? I suppose, but I have better toys.

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[doeswhathewants]

Capture. That is an apt way of putting it.

You have been taken to an transdimensional holding point- The City- along with people from a myriad of alternate dimensions, alternate universes, etc, etc, and will be subjected to a variety of curses ranging from fun to soul devastatingly terrifying.

The good news is, you get a break from saving the world every other Saturday. Consider this a vacation without tall drinks and paper umbrellas.

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[theassassin]

I'm beginning to get a better understanding of that.

Who says I wanted a break?

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[fe_male]

Does the easy way in this case still involve organ theft tactics? Or have you graduated to something a little more refined.

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[theassassin]

Stark, I haven't harvested an organ in 409 days. Though for you, I might make an exception.

[She's teasing.

Maybe.]

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[hulkbusted]

Agent Romanoff.

[Why isn't he surprised?]

It looks like you've already gotten the welcome wagon.

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[theassassin]

It would seem that way. You going to join the party?

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[asofwar]

Third time is the charm? You are brought back to the City, agent.

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[theassassin]

It would seem so. We'll see how long it holds.

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[candothat]

Hello.

[This particular response is from someone with a very thick Russian accent.]

You have been brought to what I think is an intersection of multiple--maybe infinitely many--dimensions that is controlled by powerful beings who call themselves "deities." I would like to try to answer questions you have.

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[theassassin]

[She tilts her head and gives a hint of a smile.]

And these 'deities' are they the ones we speak to if we want to leave?

[debrief]

Natasha. ( It isn't quite protocol - or at all - but he's pleased to see her again. )

[theassassin]

Correct. That is what I said.

[Vaguely familiar~

Not familiar enough~]

[punchedhitler]

Agent Romanoff. It's good to see you back.

[theassassin]

I can't say I'm glad to be back, since I don't recall having been here, or having left, thank you anyway Steven.

[trenchknives]

Your "capture" ain't gonna be that easy to explain, sad to say.

[theassassin]

I'm getting that impression.

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[deadmanbusiness]

Hello Agent Romanoff.

[Says the guy with sunglasses and an undead rat on his shoulder.]

I'm Agent Sammeth, from the DMC, and I'm afraid getting you home's a bit of an issue.

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[theassassin]

As I've learned. Not the best of scenarios, but I've seen worse...

[Says the woman who has recently realized that she's not even from the same universe as any of the people she trusts. She's remarkably calm for someone who's been not only kidnapped, but also trans-dimensionally displaced.]

[threeolives]

Natal-- Agent Romanoff. It's good to see you again.

[theassassin]

Miss Potts. A pleasure as always.

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[intheblanks]

[There's a ticker device at the hospital that scrolls the network constantly, picking up cries for help. This... isn't quite that, but Chase makes a note and returns to the post later.]

You posted this one hour thirty minutes ago. Which means you probably have the good news and the bad news by now, but just in case-

bad news: information concerning your capture is going to be the rough equivalent of telling a goldfish he's stuck in a bowl. In the desert.
good news: whatever cover you might have been keeping, it hasn't been blown anywhere likely to have an impact, Agent Romanoff.

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[theassassin]

I appreciate that despite knowing that your reply would be received late, you still took the time to respond.

I have been briefed.

This however is news, and oddly comforting.

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[riches]

Late to the party, but is there anything about the City you'd like to know? I can give a general overview.

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[theassassin]

Everyone who has responded has been quite helpful, but I won't turn down an offer to hear another persons take on things.