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[well_assembled]

[She'd wanted a vacation, she'd cleared it with Fury. Her leave was supposed to to be easy, so what the hell was going on? Natasha stepped out of the shower in her apartment and ended up...here. Where ever the hell 'here' was. She emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a towel and explored the small apartment she found herself in.

Her only clue a small book from which voices and words were practically pouring. More of Loki's doing? She watched a few minutes, took it the insanity coming from the book. She had no way of knowing her own voice might be broadcast as well.]

Ok, so I'm crazy, I got hit harder than I thought or Loki's messing with me. I just love my job.

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[deductiongeek]

You're not crazy. Though you might wish you were, once you find out more about this place.

[well_assembled]

[The pause there would be due to her shock. She hadn't known the book was...on. Oh christ.]

Thanks. So I'm guessing everything I say is being broadcast over this thing?

[deductiongeek]

As long as the book is open anything you say aloud and any sounds you make will can be heard by everyone in the castle. It can also be written in, and everyone will see that as well.

[well_assembled]

Wonderful, so I'm in a castle...and a magic book will share every moment of my life. Glad I cut that shower short.

[deductiongeek]

That's right. The name of this castle is Paradisa. And all of us are trapped here. I've been here for more than a year. And there are some who have been here even longer.

Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

Loki?

[Dairine might not recognize this voice, but she definitely remembers that name.]

Loki hasn't been around here in months.

written

[well_assembled]

[It took her a minute to find the lettering that spelled out the name. But once she did her attention was riveted. She grabbed a pen and scrawled a response.]

I knew Loki was behind this somehow. What did he do when he was here? DId he have weapons? Aliens?

Dictated

[wizard_redfive]

Before you get too excited, Loki wasn't here for very long. There's something much more powerful behind this.

[Dairine is aware of how sensitive this information is, so she writes down a calculated filter. Hopefully they're talking about the same Loki, otherwise this won't work at all.]

[ Filtered to SHIELD and the Avengers ]

Very little. He was pretending to be a human at the time and probably did not want to attract too much attention. The most notable thing he did was blow up the microwave.

No, his alien army did not come with him. He also did not appear to be armed, though considering the circumstances he might have been hiding any weaponry that came with him.

written

[well_assembled]

[She noted the change, noted that the words were not openly made. So this thing had some sort of settings. Natasha was a quick learner, she picked up on things and was able to make a basic filter. She would need to refine things later but for now she'd keep her remarks general enough.]

SO Loki's not behind this, that you know of. But something else is.

The problem with god of tricks and deception is that they are given the title for a reason.

dictated

[builds]

It's good that you love your job. Because I know your job. And that means you're probably going to love this place.

Also, hi. Welcome to Castle Wonderfuck. Would you like the long-winded explanation, or can you settle for the abridged version?

dictated

[well_assembled]

[Stark. You know things are going to shit when that voice is actually a comfort.]

You know my job? Clearly I must have hit my head harder than I thought.

How about you give me the pertinent facts.

dictated

[builds]

Pertinent? Right.

We're in, from what I can tell, an alternate dimension. Castle and world both seem to be called Paradisa. Popular theory is that the castle has some sort of sentience and is what brings people here.

Also, it grants wishes. Seriously, ask it for something.

Actually, wish for a computer. I can just send you a file on what we know so far. That'd be easier.


[ Also, please ignore the completely random icons as I can't view icons right now. ]

dictated

[well_assembled]

Wish for things? Sure why not? I'll just wish I had a SHIELD lap top and...


...ok that is actually a little spooky.

Yeah, send me what you have, I don't trust places or people who give things freely. There's always a catch.

[Worked out fine actually]

[traken_master]

What everyone has said so far is quite accurate, my dear. You have also had something taken from you. It need not be a physical item. It could be an ability, a preference, a memory...anything at all. Our charming castle does like to play with it's toys.

[well_assembled]

I don't like being played with.

But thanks for the heads up about things being taken. All of my things appear to be hear. [which would mean she likely lost something less tangible, but what?]

[traken_master]

Nor do I, I assure you. Sadly, challenging the castle seems to be beyond even the most powerful residents. [He tone implies he considers himself one of these.]

[well_assembled]

It's not always about the power, sometimes it's all in finesse and approach. [She was hardly the biggest or strongest, but she had regularly beaten those who were.]

dictated

[valuedstrength]

[Dairine's filter tipped him off that this wasn't just another newbie. This woman has something to do with him or will anyways.]

Hi. [Steve clears his throat. This wasn't going to be fun.] Can I have a word with you in private?

dictated

[well_assembled]

[She scrambled at that voice. Hello handsome, good to hear from you. Here was someone she could trust, perhaps the only person she felt she could. He was too good not to be trusted.]

Name the place Cap, I'll meet you.

[Stark had given her maps, she could find her way around.]

dictated

[valuedstrength]

The Lux on the first floor. Send me a filter if you get lost.

Action

[well_assembled]

[Natasha took a moment to memorize the first few floors of the place as she dressed. This place seemed to bring her clothing, for that she was thankful. She slid into the SHIELD issues suit and slung her gun belt and widows sting bracelets. She shut down the lap top and looked around for a place to stash it. For the moment between the mattresses was as good as she had available.

After the computer was secure and she was ready she hustled down to the piano bar. She kept an eye out, unsure just what all she might be running into.]

[fuckinghateadrenaline]

Welcome to Castle Wonderfuck.

[well_assembled]

So I've been told. What's your take on this place? Is it really a magic wish granting thing or...?

[fuckinghateadrenaline]

Considering I went into an old man's bungalow and found myself in a bloody huge castle, I'd say magic.

[well_assembled]

Or a weekend in Vegas. I hear people are stuck here, drawn in from all over. Where are you from?