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[tiptoeing]

[For a guy who just got kidnapped by aliens, Bruce is looking remarkably calm. He's quiet, too, and doesn't exactly carry himself with any sort of confidence. More to himself than to anyone else;]

As if the invasion wasn't enough. Though somehow, I think these guys are different. I just hope they're not Loki's allies, too.

[Then he pauses, glancing around the ship, which he's still standing in.] I'm going to see what I can figure out about this technology....maybe I can get things working again. If anyone I know is out there, please let me know you're all right.

For anyone else who might be listening...can you tell me anything about this place? Where is it, and who's in charge? I'd like to speak to them. At least, if they can understand English. If not, I guess I'll have to pick up another language.

((ooc: he's wearing the same outfit he is in the icon, cauuuse that's his canon point basically. :3))

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[relicrebellion]

[Blue women with tentacles instead of hair are totally a comforting thing to have pop up on your video screen, right? Right?]

The leaders of the settlement nearby are often available for discussion, although I do not know how wise it would be to point out their location on a publich channel. The wider government is best avoided - I do not believe any of us have had contact with anyone outside their law enforcement division, and they are incredibly brutal.

If I may ask - of which invasion do you speak?

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[tiptoeing]

[Bruce is briefly surprised, though his reaction is subtle. But it's not as if he hasn't seen weirder. He's probably weirder. So he just offers her a faint smile.]

A race called the Chitauri invaded Earth not too long ago. Or they tried to. You don't look like them, though. Are you from this planet?

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[relicrebellion]

[Liara's expression is one of mingled relief and resignation, strikingly human despite her unusual features.]

I have heard mention of these Chitauri here, although they are not a race with which I am familiar. As for myself, no, I am no more native to this world than you are. It appears to be a human colony, albeit one ravaged by war and cut off from the rest of your species.

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[thecricketer]

[The Doctor's smile is a wry one. He appears to be in a hospital gown.] Oh, they can understand all of us quite perfectly, it seems. Listening, well, that's something else entirely.

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[tiptoeing]

[Bruce just raises an eyebrow at that hospital gown.] That wouldn't have anything to do with why you're in the hospital, would it? At least, it looks like that's where you might be.

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[thecricketer]

[His smile turns rueful.] Reluctantly, yes.

[The smile fades as he nods.] They recently staged a siege on the city.

It's not far from the ship - if you do have friends here, that's...probably where they are. [He wishes he could assure the man that they were all right, but he can't.]

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[abetterway]

This place - this world - is called Verdana. I'm not sure where it is, in relation to Earth. [A slight, awed smile smile curves her lips. She's still not used to saying things like that.] ...Assuming you're from Earth, of course?

The nearest settlement is the Old City. Those in authority don't seem to know how or why we're here.

[Her expression darkens.] Beyond that is the Dome, and I'd avoid the people in power there as much as possible.

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[tiptoeing]

[He nods, relieved that she seems to be from Earth, too, even if he doesn't know her.] I am, yes. Dr. Bruce Banner, it's a pleasure to meet you. Circumstances aside.

Could you tell me more about the Dome, and the people I'm supposed to avoid?

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[abetterway]

[Well, how can she not smile at that, despite everything?] Dr. Jocelyn Xavier, and the pleasure is mine.

I'm afraid we don't know much about the Dome itself. The Outer Authorities appear to be their law enforcement. You'll know them by their masks and armour.

Their technology seems to be highly advanced. They'll usually be in small, weaponised hovercraft.

[anomaliiiiies]

[headtilt]

We're on a planet called Verdana, sometime in the future, and beware the Dome.

We're decidedly not on Earth to sum it up. Pepper Potts knows a bit more than I do, since I just arrived.

[tiptoeing]

[headtilt right back] I haven't met her...but I know of her, and I heard she was here. How far in the future are we, exactly? Do you know?

[anomaliiiiies]

You look familiar. But, no, I don't know how far we are in the future. I arrived a couple of weeks ago, myself, and I'm still trying to figure this place out.

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[hackreality]

Ah, I think someone else mentioned an invasion? [scroll scroll scroll through the archive] Oh, it was a woman named Pepper. I don't suppose you got invaded by something called chitauri or... however that's spelled, I have no idea. Who's Loki?

Also, hi, I'm Judy! If you have any questions about the tech stuff here I can fill you in on what we've gotten out of it so far, I think.

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[tiptoeing]

[Bruce nods. He's pretty sure this Pepper Potts is the one Tony mentioned, now.] Chitauri, yes. Loki is a crazy god from from a world called Asgard...just like the myths, if you've heard of them. His brother Thor is a friend of mine.

[Then, he smiles slightly.] Dr. Bruce Banner, nice to meet you. I'd definitely appreciate any information you could give me.

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[hackreality]

I think I'm supposed to say that's the weirdest thing I've ever heard, but my life is such that I believe six impossible things before breakfast, etc., so.

We've been scrambling a bit for various reasons--I didn't wake up too long ago just after the dinosaur stampede (yes, dinosaur stampede!! there are dinosaurs) and then the Authorities blew up a bunch of stuff, so I haven't gotten a lot of time to do a lot of analysis on the ship's computers, but it's definitely not from where or *when* I come from. Haven't cracked the entire db yet, but working on it. Hoping to be able to get the ship's logs eventually, but it's locked down pretty tight.

Most other tech out here seems to be 20th/21st cent. Earth--I assume that'll mean something to you since you speak English. Probably more advanced tech inside the dome thingers, but only one of us has ever gotten in there for even a short time.

[video] sorry so delayed!!

[knightoflight]

The 'Loki' you refer to, I think he was here.

He was actually rather kind to me. And many others.

[Loki may have gone, but Wing would not let his memory be twisted.]

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[tiptoeing]

[Bruce just stares. Not because of the fact that it's a giant robot, but because of what he said.]

I don't think we're talking about the same Loki. Because the one I know doesn't do kind, unless it's a trick or brainwashing. He's more the "I'm going to invade and conquer your planet with a bunch of my alien friends and make you all my slaves" kind of guy.

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[knightoflight]

Loki. He fell from the Bifrost. He hit a ship on his way down, I think.

He helped rescue many of your kind when there was a gas attack, and he did some repairs on me.

I don't know how that could be a 'trick'. Or to what end. We are all simply trying to survive here. Even him.

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[pepperspray]

[Well, after everyone's gone and mentioned her, have one Pepper appearing on your screen, Bruce. She's back at her desk space in the hospital, a burgeoning corkboard full of things behind her and meticulous organization before. She herself is wearing a crooked little smile, half wry and half pleased.]

Dr. Banner? I can put you in touch with some of the leadership here, but I've managed to learn a few things myself. I've filtered this video to try and keep it a little more private, although if you want to talk truly freely we might need to meet in person. We're on another planet, some time in the future, and things are... complicated.

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[tiptoeing]

[Bruce gives her a small smile, too.] Are you the Pepper Potts everyone's been telling me about? I was told you worked at the hospital.

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[pepperspray]

That's me -- although to you I might be more relevant as Tony's girlfriend.

[While she dimples a little at the start of the statement, her expression shifts to something more neutral, masking a little worry as she waits to see whether this is the Bruce Banner from her own reality. The multiplication of Charles Xaviers and the quick-change of Erik Lehnsherrs she's witnessed is more than a little confusing.]

I'm handling some record keeping for the hospital, but I'm no doctor or nurse, or even a candystriper, unfortunately. Are you all right?

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[yankeedoodle]

A lot of things are here, but thankfully Loki isn't one of them.

[and because it would be rude not to say hello, Steve lifts a hand]

Dr. Banner.

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[tiptoeing]

[Oh Steve, you have no idea how relieved Bruce is to see you. You even get a smile, how about that. And a lifted hand in response.]

Cap. I've heard he's been here, but it's a relief to know he isn't anymore.

Is there anyone else here I might recognize?

[myresponsibility]

[Hi, Bruce, have a scrawnyish teenager who looks like maybe put his face through a plate glass window a couple days ago.]

You're a scientist?

[tiptoeing]

[Bruce frowns at the state of said teenager's face.]

I am, yes. [pause] ...Are you all right?