[ For once, he's dressed in mortal clothes, though he's missing his scarf and his sleeves seemed to be rolled up ]

It seems the Mighty Thor has left with nary a word. How predictable. And he has taken reasonable weather conditions with him.

[Darcy is hot and growly. Between the heat and getting a new roommate, she is not in the best of moods.]

So yeah, I don't know what the hell is up with the heat and the lack of AC but it' needs to fucking uit. Now. I'm not in the mood to be sweltering.

Also, new roommate, this should be interesting. If anyone wants to wish me luck, I'd appreciate it.

Pretending that never happened... who wants cupcakes?

...did anyone else get a court summons?

[The screen flicks on and Darcy is holding he marriage license and summons in one hand.]

Uhm, guys? Did I get really, really drunk last night? Or...I don't even know.

Aradia, f you have this, we are so not married. So, so so not married. The paper is a lie.

So, it looks like life is back to normal. It was fun but I'm happy to see things chill out again.

So, I'm thinking that we could have a party to celebrate? nothing big, a potluck type thing, on the roof of the building. I'll bring cake and music and...I don't know whatever anyone feels like bringing is cool by me.

So, what do you guys think?

[She's settled at the desk that they gave her when she stated working for the Avengers, her feet propped up and her eyes on the comm.] Anyone have any idea of when this influx of people is going to stop? Don't get me wrong, people are awesome but this is kind of overkill.

So maybe being the receptionist for the Avengers isn't really exciting. Who cares?

I get free food, that is what matters here.

With the trouble everyone's having with their cats, I can't help but be glad that Natasha's cat with its weaponized armor isn't here trying to kill me.

Those were good days. Not. That cat was the devil.

Anyways, Carol, I'm moving some things into the building this weekend-ish. Maybe sooner.

So can we have a week when there aren't any violent animals rampaging the city? I feel like we're in a Godzilla movie half the time, minus the bad dubbing.

Oh! [Speaking of dragons...] Lydia, do you mind coming over sometime this week and helping me with a video? I know you were mad that you didn't get to help with the last one.

Any of you have advice on how to keep a dog from mauling you or your roommate? Normally my experience with violent animals only has one ending and I'm really trying to avoid that. With the dog at least.

I bet Katniss is having a blast with this in the woods. Probably safer sleeping with croissants lately, huh?

[Darcy wakes up to the sound of chaos in her apartment. She is staying in her room or, at the very least, going out the window if she has any desire to leave.]

Anyone wanna come over and see what the hell is destroying my living room? Because I am pretty sure there is something out there and it sounds kind of pissed.

What: Table talk around Gambit's first poker night at Madame Red's.
Who: Players: Gambit, Laura, Jubilee, Jim Kirk, Sirius Black, Lea, Sif, & Dante. Watching: Ramona, anyone else at Madame Red's.
When: The night of June 7th.
Where: Madame Red's (Lau's place).
The game: five card single draw, joker bug, nothing wild, blinds at ten and twenty. Table stakes accepted if you run out of cash.



"If that's enough of a shuffle, I think we ready to begin the first real hand now. Belle, you got no stake in the game, so you blow on the deck for luck. Petite, I tell you to cut the deck, I trust you know what I mean. M'sieu Noir, small blind to you. Capitaine, large blind to you. Everybody remember the rules? Everyone got a full glass? Then it's off to the races."

Remy kept up a constant line of patter at the table. Between the drinks and the talk, if nobody paid too close attention to the cards, all the better. Even if they did, he was confident. Nobody play cards better than Remy LeBeau. Nobody cheat better, either.

[ there's a vision of the streets before it gets turned upside down to face Jubilee. She makes a face into it before she turns it right side up and then starts to talk ]

So, like, uh. I think I'm stuck in a horror movie that I can't get out of or someone thought it'd be a good idea to play a trick on the Jubesters. Can anyone give me the skinny on this place or am I just alone and out of my depth here?

[The screen turns on and Darcy is holding up a cake and grinning fiercely]

Hey guys! So, with everything that's been going on lately, Aradia and I thought we coudla ll use a break. Plus there was this thing when I first got here that involved cake and...Well, anyway, the point is I've got three other cakes like this and it's ice cream cake.

Come on, you know you want to come over and get some.

Hey, so with all the crap that's going on, I think it's time for cake, don't you? I've got a guy who wants to join in and I was thinking we should just throw a party.

You up for that?

So I guess I got here a week or so ago? I feel like I've been at a Renaissance Faire. Not cool guys.

Uh, I'm Clint. I'm new. [He rubs the back of his neck briefly.] And not stealing things anymore? That's good. So if anyone can give me the rundown on this place? Greatly appreciated.

[The video on on a piece of paper, specifically: a wanted poster. It has a crude drawing of a man on it, exclaiming WANTED: the CAPTURE or DEATH of CLINTON BARTON better known as HAWK OF THE WOOD for THIEVERY and TREASON. REWARD: [some obscene amount of money and or candy].

Off screen, a man chuckles, and suddenly an arrow is shot through the parchment, dead center. A few moments later, the parchment is pulled from the tree , crumpled up, the arrow removed just moments later. The camera is jostled, and then turned onto Clint.]

Borrowing to feed those who have nothing is treason now? Such bold words from such a young queen. Should I had known that I was worth this much I would have turned myself in to receive such a reward!

Know this, should those without continue to starve, those who have will continue to be borrowed from. This includes the wonderful gold coins that were just borrowed from the Queen's treasury.

[He makes a sweeping bow.] Your donation is much appreciated, Your Majesty.

[The feed ends, and should someone want to try and stop/help/say hello, he'll be found near the edge of the forest!]