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[osreborn]

[ Video turns on. Don't worry, this will be brief, City. ]

In honor of the united effort that is being made to combine each of our respective manpower into an organized, collaborative effort, and as a follow-up to my words at last night's event, I wanted to announce that for the next two weeks, I personally am opening up Avengers membership to those who have wanted to dedicate themselves to helping the City and its people, but lacked the individual resources to do so.

Even those who may not be suited for the regular offensive (or defensive, as the case may be) conflicts that the team ordinarily handles may still wear the title of Honorary Avenger, because I, Norman Osborn -- and my team -- fully support and encourage every effort, even from those of you who make a difference on a smaller, or perhaps less noticeable scale. This doesn't even have to be a long-term commitment [ he pauses ] though it's not out of the question, if everyone is happy with the arrangements as they are; just an outreach to strengthen our own community in these unsettling times.

Thank you, and God bless.

[ ENCRYPTED to Terra ]

Apologies for my absence; I'm sure we have much to still go over about your membership, don't we? Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Has Victoria given you a tour of the Tower?

[ ENCRYPTED to Dr. Horrible ]

Doctor. I hear you've expressed interest in becoming an Avenger, as well? I'm willing to offer you a chance, if that wasn't already made clear: though I'm curious about what skills you have beyond R&D.

[ ENCRYPTED to Invincible ]

I heard you had a concern. How may I address that?


(OOC: The responses from all interested parties regarding membership will be automatically encrypted; just procedure, of course.)

Comments

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[whoajeezwhat.livejournal.com]

[He's a little confused at first, but suspects what it may be about. STILL...]

I'm not sure what you mean?

text | encrypted

[osreborn]

Victoria mentioned a conversation. I figured I would let her hold onto the details and ask you myself.

voice;

[darkprophecies.livejournal.com]

I was under some impression that you always had membership open. You seemed to constantly be taking in more members.

Perhaps I was just confused.

voice;

[osreborn]

Indeed, it is always open. However, ordinarily, members are recruited by invite only.

[ encrypted ] other assholes later maybe

[emperorshand.livejournal.com]

Are you sure this is a good idea? What if they're going to cause a security breach?

[ encrypted ] UH HUH

[osreborn]

They won't all have access to the Tower. I'm not stupid.

voice; encrypted

[enigmaestro.livejournal.com]

"And God bless"? Laying on a bit thickly, aren't you?

voice; encrypted

[osreborn]

Hm.

[voice; private]

[medea-recast.livejournal.com]

[some warm laughter]

God bless? Isn't that laying it on a bit thick?

[ooc: LMAO - apparently she's not the only one.]

[voice; encrypted]

[osreborn]

You think so?

[video]

[trueltning_fury]

And the bearing of said honorary title is worth what, exactly?

[video]

[osreborn]

Because it still means they're involved in something larger than themselves. When we work as a community, we get more accomplished.

Voice;

[wondah.livejournal.com]

So I was just walking by the neighborhood and saw this offer to be a temporary member of the Avengers.

But it could just be a wild and crazy rumor.

voice;

[osreborn]

Is that interest?

[theprimerprime.livejournal.com]

[Can't currently comment, but is watching this.]

[ voice ]

[liverletdie]

How succinct! I'm sure the good people of the city will feel safer with all the teams of Avengers out there to help ensure that no harm comes to them.

[ voice ]

[osreborn]

Indeed, I'm sure they will. I think the kick-start in efficiency will serve us all greatly.

[voice]

[meowminx]

Interesting offer there.

[voice]

[osreborn]

Why thank you.

[hoodalumnus.livejournal.com]

Lame.

[osreborn]

How charming.

voice; encrypted

[badhorsefan.livejournal.com]

[there's a pause, while Dr. Horrible basically just takes a deep breath to steady his nerves.]

Well, I'm really good with all the gadgets I've made. Like, really good. I'm also good with on-the-spot fixing. I've had histories of going toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful superheroes in my world, namely Captain Hammer. And I can play well with others and won't kick dirt into the other kids' eyes.

[weak laugh. that was obviously a failed attempt at humor]

voice; encrypted

[osreborn]

[ Pause. ] Well, I'm definitely open to giving you a chance. There's a good many people I work with who don't rely on abilities, either.

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[spirit-hunted.livejournal.com]

Hello, I'm John Raimi.

I'm new here, but I would appreciate it if you could tell me what unsettling times I've just been dropped into.

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[osreborn]

Certainly.

Although the details are still limited, it appears we have an enemy across the country -- in Los Angles -- called the HIVE. They've made several threats upon us in the event we don't surrender to certain demands, though as it stands, they have not acted upon them yet. Not to say we don't already have a checkered past with this organization.

[voice, encrypted]

[miraclefusion.livejournal.com]

...Oh, hell, I'll bite.

I've been considering joining a team for a while now, but most of the active ones seem like they're hard to get a spot in. So I figure I should jump at this while I have the chance.

...I'm up to offensive stuff, anyway. Mainly, I summon spirits of different abilities and elements, but I have a guardian and a few other powers to fall back on if that wasn't possible. Said guardian doesn't rely on my own powers to manifest on her own, either.

Name's Juudai, by the way.

[voice, encrypted]

[osreborn]

Nice to meet you. The Avengers and myself would be happy to have you; one of the current members is holding a training session later in the week, if you'd like to drop by for that -- further details forthcoming, of course.

How long have you have these abilities? How practiced are you with them?

Audio; [ encrypted ]

[onlyoneflaw.livejournal.com]

That was simply a lovely speech, darling. Though I do wonder, how much of that was simply for show?

Audio; [ encrypted ]

[osreborn]

Are you trying to get into my head, Emma?

[video] [encrypted] SO LATE /sob

[chlorodermic.livejournal.com]

And what's gonna happen to me?

Nice to talk to you again, boss. Long time, no see. How've you been? Good? Good.

I mean, oh nooooo, don't bother welcoming me back from the dead, just have your lackey Eddie do that for you. That's perfectly acceptable.

[video] [encrypted] HI BB

[osreborn]

I've been busy, Shego -- as, I hear, have you. Are you still depowered?