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[latrodectus]

Alright.

This...is an interesting situation. Clearly, that was no Tony Stark I have ever met, but the implication is that he has been bringing many of us unfortunates through his device, da? It follows that perhaps some of you will know of me. I am, after all, rather infamous. So, here goes my shot in the dark: this is Natasha Romanov, my S.H.I.E.L.D. designation is-- was-- 1204921WID. Any assistance or information would be appreciated.

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[manlygirlskrull.livejournal.com]

It would seem you already know the full extent of it.

Ah. And we are expected to fight crime.

[latrodectus]

Yes, well, often there is more to a situation than appears at first glance.

Have we been provided with other means of employment, or are we expected fly solo?

[manlygirlskrull.livejournal.com]

Correct, though I assumed you would prefer fact over paranoid speculation.

No. You are expected to find your own job. We are to replaced the police force and yet receive none of their pay. Hn.

[latrodectus]

At this point? I am taking anything I can get. But, for example: approximately how many people have been thus transported? Have any attempts been made to return? How long has this been going on? How do the native residents of this world feel about this inter-dimensional invasion?

Well, we are put up in that block of apartments so charmingly reminiscent of my youth.

[manlygirlskrull.livejournal.com]

Very well. I would feel safe in estimating that somewhere between one-hundred and fifty and two-hundred people have been ported here. There have been few attempts to return and none have been successful; yet numerous people have “disappeared.” I do not know how many. Ten? Twenty, perhaps. Maybe more. It is assumed that they were returned home, due to the fact that some were, once more, brought back here. There is a general feeling of disdain and distrust from the citizens of this city, and there have been reports of “mob-like” behaviour. I believe there was a cash reward offered, at one point, for the capture of any of us.

Yes. I did not stay there long. I did not wish to take dog-tags from Iron Man, or give him a “code name.”

[latrodectus]

Thank you, that is very helpful. One more question, if it is not too much trouble: is there any organizational structure, formal or otherwise, amongst the displaced?

I don't imagine I will stay there any time at all. If you lack a codename, is there a manner in which you would prefer to be addressed?

[manlygirlskrull.livejournal.com]

Somewhat. Several super-hero teams have been established, there are patrol routes listed, and we are aware of a number of villains. However, there is not much beyond that.

Ah. Yes. I am Xavin. Hello.

[latrodectus]

Hmm, I suppose I will look through the past communications to locate this information, then. Again, thank you. Спасибо.

As I said before, I am Natasha. Some people call me the Black Widow.

[manlygirlskrull.livejournal.com]

Hm. What is “Спасибо?”

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[shulkie-00.livejournal.com]

*snort* Infamous is right. Are you really S.H.I.E.L.D. right now? It's so hard to keep up, dear.

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[latrodectus]

I was until it was forcibly disbanded.

Now, I freelance.

[voice]

[heavymetalclaws.livejournal.com]

Tasha.

[voice]

[latrodectus]

Ah, Дядя Logan. It is really you? I suppose I should not be surprised, you do manage to get into all sorts of interesting troubles.

[voice; russian]

[heavymetalclaws.livejournal.com]

It's me. Last time I saw you, you'd just shot my chest full of bullets and we were wading through Skrulls. Are you okay?

[voice; russian]

[latrodectus]

Ah-- yes. Sorry about that, but I had to be sure. Damn, if only Tony had told us about that skrull ninja skank, maybe we could have caught them before the whole thing started.

I'm fine. Where are you? I imagine this communication is being monitored.

[voice; russian] [private]

[heavymetalclaws.livejournal.com]

Nah, it would've just happened quicker.

[address of the motel here]

[voice; russian] [private]

[latrodectus]

You're probably right. But I knew she was full of bullshit, I just didn't have the word "Skrull" operating in my vocabulary.

Thank you. If I ever really need you, I'll drop by.

[meowminx]

Natasha, huh? I'm guessing if you know Tony Stark, you're not the one that operated under the name Sickle.

[latrodectus]

No, I am the Black Widow.

You can get the "Moose and Squirrel" jokes out of your system too, if you'd like.

[meowminx]

Already did that back home... that Natasha had a brother named Boris. But thanks for the offer.

Another friend of Logan's then?

[latrodectus]

In the interest of full disclosure, I was partnered with a Boris for a while. And you are?

I have many friends, but Logan and I go back a ways. Why, has he created a reputation for himself here, too?

[meowminx]

I'm sorry. And I'm also Selina.

You could say that.

[latrodectus]

So's he.

Which is it, being the communal grandpa or tearing up the local bars?

[meowminx]

Sounds fun.

Mmm, I'd say all of the above.

[latrodectus]

Only in his dreams.

Ah, Logan. What are we going to do with you?