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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.)

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

The Avengers are a team of heroes, united together a against common goal; be it dealing with these sorts of situations, superhuman criminals, or even taking care of ordinary problems such as fires or other occasions where we're needed. The team is made up of, currently, six or seven members, discounting the temporary members this notice has brought in; though the ranks are always encouraged to grow.

Superhuman criminals aren't something I have much experience with, but I would like to help with the current situation if there's anything I can do.

The current situation is less of a superhuman criminal threat -- as far as we know -- than a terrorist attack altogether. What kind of experience do you have?

Stopping and preventing situations like this are the kind of experience I have. That's pushing my confidentiality agreement as it is so I can't elaborate much on that subject.

I also know my way around a lab. I studied chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology.

Confidentiality agreement? The more details I have of your expertise the more efficient we can work together; you must realize that.

[ Pause. ] Well. What a coincidence, I'm a chemist myself. Do you need a job, as well?

I do realize that. I'll bring up details as necessary until I feel comfortable with more complete disclosure. This isn't really a situation anyone anticipated when I signed that paperwork but I don't feel comfortable disclosing everything at the moment. This isn't the first time I've suddenly been in a different place and the last two occasions turned out to be simulations.

Given the lack of attempted brainwashing and general absurdity of the situation I'm inclined to say this isn't another fake situation, but past experience has made me cautious.

[John pauses for a moment to think a little more about the job.]

That is a coincidence, and I do need a job.

Well, in due time, I suppose. If we're going to be working together long-term, I do expect more information eventually. But I will assure you, this is most definitely real.

I do, in addition to leading the Avengers, own a company that specializes in chemical manufacturing. If you would be interested, I'm sure I could schedule an interview.

That's perfectly reasonable if this becomes long-term.

I would appreciate an interview, my schedule is completely open.

Then Monday, perhaps? 10 AM?

(OOC: Do you want to handwave the interview and assume he got the job, or log it out? I kind of suck at interview logs but I'm up for it if you want to do that!)

I'll be there.

Thank you, Mr. Osborn.

(OOC: I think we should handwave the interview. They might try to talk science to one another. My ability to talk chemistry science is limited. As is my ability to write interview.)

Not a problem. I look forward to it.

(OOC: Excellent, works for me!)

Edited 2010-05-29 05:23 (UTC)

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