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I am doing better than I was. How are you?
I don't know your friend Sam but I am aware he has been here from the start and he is important in the Free Cities. I was wondering if I could run something by you, and you could run it by him.
It's been said that the Free Cities want to destroy the Singularity. I don't know if that's entirely true, it could be Thorne propaganda, but I have seen other Summoned reference it. I suppose what I'm curious about is if it is true and if anyone knows their reasons why.
I have been studying the Singularity extensively since getting here and I think it is very important. It could be vitally important to the entire multiverse, if some theories are correct. I am concerned that they might try to attack it and what that could mean for everyone. But I don't understand the whys.
I don't know your friend Sam but I am aware he has been here from the start and he is important in the Free Cities. I was wondering if I could run something by you, and you could run it by him.
It's been said that the Free Cities want to destroy the Singularity. I don't know if that's entirely true, it could be Thorne propaganda, but I have seen other Summoned reference it. I suppose what I'm curious about is if it is true and if anyone knows their reasons why.
I have been studying the Singularity extensively since getting here and I think it is very important. It could be vitally important to the entire multiverse, if some theories are correct. I am concerned that they might try to attack it and what that could mean for everyone. But I don't understand the whys.
[ Straight to business, then, huh? Well, that's fine by him. ]
I'm pretty much back to normal, thanks.
As far as I'm aware, destroying the Singularity is still the party line from the Free Cities. But you're right that I don't know all that much about what their reasoning is, since it seems like it could be extremely dangerous not just to this world, but to all of our worlds to do that.
I know Sam has met with Marlo Reiner before and they may have talked about it. If not, we can start to look into it more.
I'm pretty much back to normal, thanks.
As far as I'm aware, destroying the Singularity is still the party line from the Free Cities. But you're right that I don't know all that much about what their reasoning is, since it seems like it could be extremely dangerous not just to this world, but to all of our worlds to do that.
I know Sam has met with Marlo Reiner before and they may have talked about it. If not, we can start to look into it more.
[ Istredd is a very straight to business person. ]
We would appreciate it. I don't want to get anyone in any trouble, this is purely an information request. I suppose one of my questions is if they're serious in terms of coming up with plans or if it's just something they say and not a real priority. Since the Singularity is of major concern on this end, the latter would be a relief.
Thorne prioritizes the Singularity. While it's not great they want to use it, they at least don't want to harm it. I just wanted to check in and see if it's under an active threat.
You're one of the only people I know there and I trust you.
We would appreciate it. I don't want to get anyone in any trouble, this is purely an information request. I suppose one of my questions is if they're serious in terms of coming up with plans or if it's just something they say and not a real priority. Since the Singularity is of major concern on this end, the latter would be a relief.
Thorne prioritizes the Singularity. While it's not great they want to use it, they at least don't want to harm it. I just wanted to check in and see if it's under an active threat.
You're one of the only people I know there and I trust you.
Yeah, I see what you're getting at. If the Free Cities is more focused on gaining and maintaining their territory rather than targeting the Singularity, then that's probably a good thing, but if they have some potential plans cooking under the surface, then that's something we should try to figure out.
We won't dig anywhere too dangerous at first, though, don't worry.
[ Because Steve can truly be trusted on these matters, yep. But no, he will do some careful planning with Sam before making any moves. ]
Really? We're not such a bad bunch, you know.
We won't dig anywhere too dangerous at first, though, don't worry.
[ Because Steve can truly be trusted on these matters, yep. But no, he will do some careful planning with Sam before making any moves. ]
Really? We're not such a bad bunch, you know.
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Yes, I'm wondering if their stance about the Singularity is purely to counter Thorne's support of it. Symbolic, rather than actionable. That's what I'm hoping for.
[ Then they can continue their plans to deal with Thorne. One of the reasons they are hesitant to weaken it is due to protecting the Singularity. A priority. As long as Thorne feels the same way, he's playing along. ]
I know. I'm not actually a very social person. Or I didn't used to be, it's something I'm working on. So it's not personal against the Free Cities, I just haven't really stepped outside of my comfort zone much.
[ Then they can continue their plans to deal with Thorne. One of the reasons they are hesitant to weaken it is due to protecting the Singularity. A priority. As long as Thorne feels the same way, he's playing along. ]
I know. I'm not actually a very social person. Or I didn't used to be, it's something I'm working on. So it's not personal against the Free Cities, I just haven't really stepped outside of my comfort zone much.
Yeah, it's possible that it's more about opposing Thorne's stance than anything else, but I also don't want to necessarily assume that's the case.
[ Thorne's been the most aggressive power overall, Libertas attests to that. But the Free Cities' military might is not to be underestimated. ]
It's strange to think that if it weren't for both of us getting abducted, we probably never would have met.
[ After all, other than the Natasha and Strange, Steve doesn't know many people in Thorne. There's Istredd, Wilhelm and Mat (sort of), and that's about it. ]
[ Thorne's been the most aggressive power overall, Libertas attests to that. But the Free Cities' military might is not to be underestimated. ]
It's strange to think that if it weren't for both of us getting abducted, we probably never would have met.
[ After all, other than the Natasha and Strange, Steve doesn't know many people in Thorne. There's Istredd, Wilhelm and Mat (sort of), and that's about it. ]
We can't risk the Singularity. Especially not any of us Summoned, with our connection to it. If it's them just making threats, better to know.
It's true. I would say it's the only thing I don't regret about what we went through. We made friendships that matter.
But who knows, if you're a reader, you could've walked into my domain library at some point.
It's true. I would say it's the only thing I don't regret about what we went through. We made friendships that matter.
But who knows, if you're a reader, you could've walked into my domain library at some point.
I'm the same way, we're the exception. But I made my domain public on purpose, I thought a group library of a kind would be nice. I have some books on Academic Magic that aren't easy to find outside of Thorne there.
O Captain! My Captain!
Iβm sure youβve heard that one quite a lot, or consider me terribly wrong in what I've heard about you with my boldness imparted. It has been a couple months now. I should confess that I got a glimpse of what could have been a star-spangled shield when we were interconnected. It may me wonder. It had not been my intention to take. I will not ask, unless you wish to tell me on your own free will. In displays of heightened offerings, some have reached for memories. It was a mere glance, I promise. I am fully aware what a vampireβs sensuality can arise, but I'll preserve modesty. I wanted to formally thank you, and perhaps even if I let the ink sink into the pages a thousand times over, it may never truly be enough parchment to display my gratitude. Not everyone would offer their blood up to a vampire. Iβll let you in on a little insight of my past, since itβs only fair considering I know what your blood tastes like.
I once owned a club in my prime days, but it didnβt last but a mere seven years. The big war had come, and it had been only the first. We thought it would be the only one. Truthfully, I wish it had been the war that ended it. Unfortunately, it had been rather skin deep in those days for me. Regardless, I preserve what those days brought, and with it is a piece of Storyville. Youβll find a green gated door leading into a courtyard, where itβll be what my home once was. Sometimes, all we want to be is a little alive. I intend this for the ones whoβd been taken. It is an experience indescribable, but it is in us. I would like to honor we did make it out where the center of a celebration isn't a gala for an execution. However, I would respect if you wish to leave it be.
I am hosting a gathering at my domain on May 24th in the evening. I want to personally invite you to attend, but if you donβt wish to, then I wholeheartedly offer an invitation for the future if you ever want to drop by. I admit I find myself wanting to know more of you, Steve. If not here, then at some point allow me to properly say thank you while we are both back to our full health. I do hope you have found your strength once again.
Best Regards,
Louis de Pointe du Lac
[ It's, well, quite the letter. There's something nostalgic in this, because Steve used to write and receive letters like this once upon a time himself. Long-winded letters were replaced with to-the-point, back and forth text messages, but it seems like Louis has a fondness for the old days.
Are they old days for him? He's a vampire, yet he refers to some time in the past, when he was in his "prime." He also talks about the big war, which could be any number of things, but...
Yeah, consider Steve's interest piqued. ]
Dear Louis,
I can't remember the last time that I got a letter like this. I hadn't even realized I missed it, so thank you for that.
I didn't know you got glimpses of my memory while drinking my blood, but the shield isn't much of a secret, so you don't have to worry about it. I appreciate you telling me, though, and I can give you context for it if you're interested. Although let's just say that I fought in a big war of my own, and that's when the shield really came to be.
A little celebration or gathering in your domain is probably going to be a lot nicer than that gala, although I made the most of it. I'll definitely make sure to stop in, although again, you don't have to worry that much about thanking me. I gave you my blood both to help you but also to make sure that everyone in that cave with us stayed safe.
I'll be there, though, and then we can talk more. It sounds like we might actually have a couple of things in common.
See you soon,
Steve Rogers
Are they old days for him? He's a vampire, yet he refers to some time in the past, when he was in his "prime." He also talks about the big war, which could be any number of things, but...
Yeah, consider Steve's interest piqued. ]
Dear Louis,
I can't remember the last time that I got a letter like this. I hadn't even realized I missed it, so thank you for that.
I didn't know you got glimpses of my memory while drinking my blood, but the shield isn't much of a secret, so you don't have to worry about it. I appreciate you telling me, though, and I can give you context for it if you're interested. Although let's just say that I fought in a big war of my own, and that's when the shield really came to be.
A little celebration or gathering in your domain is probably going to be a lot nicer than that gala, although I made the most of it. I'll definitely make sure to stop in, although again, you don't have to worry that much about thanking me. I gave you my blood both to help you but also to make sure that everyone in that cave with us stayed safe.
I'll be there, though, and then we can talk more. It sounds like we might actually have a couple of things in common.
See you soon,
Steve Rogers
People can fill the library with anything that they want so a lot of texts have shown up from genres I'm unfamiliar with. What are you interested in?
Home's a bit far from there, but I've heard of it.
Don't tell me. You carved out your own little slice of the city? Hope you got roads. It'll make gettin' there a lot easier.
Don't tell me. You carved out your own little slice of the city? Hope you got roads. It'll make gettin' there a lot easier.
[ Another country, then? It's hard to imagine anyone who hasn't heard of NYC. ]
There are definitely roads, and I'll make sure that traffic is manageable too. It won't be accurate to actual NYC, but no one wants to be stuck in gridlock.
What's your ride? So I know what to look out for.
There are definitely roads, and I'll make sure that traffic is manageable too. It won't be accurate to actual NYC, but no one wants to be stuck in gridlock.
What's your ride? So I know what to look out for.
Manipulate a shield? How so? Do you throw it?
No, I don't know the word boomerang, but I think I understand the concept. Telekinesis would be very helpful in that case. I use it myself daily. You should experiment and test it out in the Horizon. Magic flows more naturally there, you can perfect your skills faster.
Oh it's just second nature at this point. Why walk across a room to grab something when I can make it come to me. I never noticed before how constantly I use magic until we were in the pit and I couldn't use it at all. I always thought I was less dependent on it than the others in my class.
If Wanda is your teacher, you'll be better than fine. She has an extraordinary talent.
If Wanda is your teacher, you'll be better than fine. She has an extraordinary talent.
You may have a point. I guess I'm a little old-fashioned, so I'd probably still walk to get it. You're right, though, being without my enhancements in there definitely made me realize how often I make use of them.
Yeah, between Wanda and Strange I think I'm pretty much set. But if you have any tips, it'd be silly of me not to ask.
Yeah, between Wanda and Strange I think I'm pretty much set. But if you have any tips, it'd be silly of me not to ask.
I would recommend an earth or metal identifying spell on top of telekinesis. Line the shield with it. Sometimes with telekinesis you have to be very specific about what you want to pull toward you, if you're in the middle of a battle the exact object is not the simplest to take hold of.
Basically, if you can put a particular type of metal or dirt into it, you can use manipulating elements so you for certain are always reaching for your shield and know where it is. You can identify it if it's surrounded by other items you could accidentally pull toward you. It'll make it much easier.
Basically, if you can put a particular type of metal or dirt into it, you can use manipulating elements so you for certain are always reaching for your shield and know where it is. You can identify it if it's surrounded by other items you could accidentally pull toward you. It'll make it much easier.
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