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[ 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.)

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... I'm a little surprised you didn't remember that.

Mid-week is fine. We have a few legitimate new recruits that could use the training, as well.

Well, here's a sneak peak: It's indestructible.

And a hint: Only I can guess what someone will do or say when bound.

I'm not good at this whole mysterious thing. I'm an open book, so...

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.

The correct term.

Politically correct term, maybe.

Yes, really.

[ Sounds amused. ]

But that's part of your charm.

It sounds enticing.

Changes how?

I don't doubt it.

[omg yay yay yay you can sense the excitement from here] Really? Awesome! Thanks Mr. Osborn!

I'm sure that eventually you'll have enough experience to know where the golden number is, but until then, you're completely free to keep adding as many members as you think you need.

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.

It's not that I didn't remember it. But I've had interest expressed to me from people also in other teams; I wasn't certain what your intent was.

I see.

[LOL LONGER PAUSE. SHE'S SO CONFUSED ABOUT THIS.]

... I somewhat miss the way it was back in the world I came from. The Titans had members that were also members of other teams.

[A few moments of John just staring in contemplative silence, and then he gets his work expression on.]

What kind of threats?

Is that so?

It is! If it's a surprise, maybe it will impress you more, though.

Say, Mr. Osborn, did you happen to know my sister while she was here?

Well, it's always refreshing to be on the same page.

Highly likely. Though I don't always take kindly to surprises.

Who was your sister?

That's not the case at all, Stark. I'm giving people the opportunity to unite together so we can organize as a functional unit. But go ahead and make all the assumptions you want.

Then I'm glad that's what we are.

Oh I wouldn't dare make any assumptions, Norman. In fact, I'm merely giving you a word from one experienced Avenger to another.

I can have it up and running by then. No problem on that front. How dangerous?

Of course. One of the Avengers will be setting up training later in the week. I'm sure you'll benefit.

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