The RMU - Avengers Assemble!

[Shayuri]

Valerie glanced at the Mandarin disdainfully.

"The proof's in the pudding. Victor Von Doom is the president-protector of a prosperous nation where he enjoys the nearly unanimous acclaim of its voters. Last I heard you were the tyrant of a few miserable hovels in China, trying to keep a low enough profile so you didn't catch the attention of anyone bigger than you...which is to say, pretty much everyone."

"Of course you couldn't even do that right, which is basically why you're here, right? So who's the moron again? Sorry, I wasn't listening before."

 

[Relique du Madde]

"Weapon X and Weapon Plus may also have the capabilities to work with Vibranium, but its unlikely they would resort to theft for funding." Delta adds begrudgingly. "However, I do think they are capable of using terrorism to pass the necessary legislation for funding.

 

[Voda Vosa]

"The young, so predictible." says the chinese mage. "My appreciation for your respective father's inabilities to amass such an army or super villains should flatter you instead of irate you. At least they are not trying to destroy all you know. By the way your pathetic first steps in irony are pitiful at best.

However, and bringing this conversation on the productive side again, Latveria was also bombarded wasn't it? I would think that leaves Doom out of the equation yet again. One thing is stealing your own money, other is killing you own people. Xavier's claims should have to be very true is that is what's happening in Latveria.

Weapon X and Weapon Plus are another set of possible candidates, however as you say, theft is not their thing. Again, we do not know at what extend does that clears or obscures their implication in this matter. "

 

[DistractingFlare]

Bullseye's Cell
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"Well, it was worth a try, but I think you got confused. I already fulfilled my contract. There was nothing about the little boy - just the man - the boxer. I killed him, and the rest of my payment has probably been wired to me. Not like I'll get a chance to use it, sitting in a cold cell."


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Briefing Room
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Ms. Hand replies to the inquiries regarding the Empire State Building and vibranium.

"I can get you limited access to the Empire State Building, although I'm sure it'll be enough to give it a look. About vibranium - that's a tricky one. The people who are known to be able to use vibranium are...let's see...Weapon Plus, Reed Richards, Victor Von Doom, Tony Stark, and maybe Hank Pym."

"I can set up an interview with any of them but Richards, obviously. But since Von Doom, Richards, and Weapon Plus are technically outside our jurisdiction, we wouldn't have nearly the pull needed to do a thorough inspection. Remember, we're probably dealing with factions that aren't even aware that they're working together."

"And Mandarin? Don't antagonize the kids, or I'll be forced to deport you back to your pig farm."

"I'm off to run the brainscan on Murdock. I'll get Bullseye after that, while the rest of you decide on a lead to follow. The Boss has given you the go-ahead to make your choice."

 

[Relique du Madde]

"So, it looks like it'll be between the Empire States Building, Hank Prym and Tony Stark then." She smiled.

 

[Insight]

Avatar looked to Valeria and then to the others.

"The Empire State Building is the closest and seems the likeliest to yield clues. The bad guys, however, as slick and well-supported as they seem to be, probably didn't leave much in the way of direct evidence. I suppose we could search there first and then, based on whatever we find, go for either Stark or Pym next."

OOC: What does Franklin know of his dad's whereabouts? Does Franklin think Reed might be within 20,000miles (telepathy range)?

 

[Shayuri]

"Pym's a better choice," opines Valeria. "Robberies at his own casinos notwithstanding, Tony Stark has a lot more to gain from being a hero than being a villain. Henry Pym on the other hand..." she shakes her head. "I really don't know much about him offhand. None of his interests were targeted yet though, so..."

She shrugs. "Maybe it's a bit too obvious, but that doesn't mean it's not a good place to start."

 

[Velmont]

"If you wish, I can get that money for you. You'll be able to pay a few luxury while you are visiting us. Just tell me which bank account you use and I'll make sure you get your money." offers Gambit.

 

[Voda Vosa]

Mandarin smiles at The Hand. After the suggestions he simply states. "Pick one, I'll teleport you where you want." Looking a brief moment at his ringed hands, he says, without looking up. "I could mind control Bullseye to tell you what he knows, you knew that right?"

 

[jkason]

Kai "Power" Pak

"Pym's a better choice," opines Valeria. "Robberies at his own casinos notwithstanding, Tony Stark has a lot more to gain from being a hero than being a villain. Henry Pym on the other hand..." she shakes her head. "I really don't know much about him offhand. None of his interests were targeted yet though, so..."

She shrugs. "Maybe it's a bit too obvious, but that doesn't mean it's not a good place to start."

Pak shrugs. "At this point, one lead seems about as solid as any other," he offers. "I don't know that there would be many clues at Empire State so much as I was hoping we might be able to get more information on exactly what this 'private collectible' was, which is possibly a vain hope. I think you're right, Valeria: as the one we have access to that wasn't some kind of target, Pym seems like an early suspect. Might as well start with him."

"I could mind control Bullseye to tell you what he knows, you knew that right?"

Kai groans. "How would we know that? I just met you," he says. "Maybe you should go give Gambit a ... well, a hand? And maybe before we leave next we should sit down and make sure we each know each other's capabilities."

((OOC: I don't know that we'd need to spend the time RPing power breakdowns, really, since we can look at each others' sheets, but seemed fair to make a nod toward eliminating that player knowledge / character knowledge gap ))