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[tendnottoweep]

[ 90% encryption, locked to: Tony Stark (both), Bruce Banner, Bucky Barnes (MCU), Peggy Carter, Sharon Carter, Dorian Gray, Dinah Lance, Kyle Rayner, Billy Costigan ]
I'm contacting all of you specifically because I have reason to believe you have the initiative and resources to deal with it, and the sense to keep it from getting out to the general public. Those of you I don't know personally, James Barnes listed your names as people we could trust; do us a favor and don't prove him wrong.

Several months ago, I found a lab under the city, at more or less the same time a group of foreigners found the alleged cloning facilities. There were organs in jars, medical equipment and anatomical charts - ad they had people there, foreigners I recognized from early in our time here.

A couple of them were alive and responsive, but they weren't themselves anymore. There wasn't a person inside them. And another was... [ She presses her lips together, for just a moment, before going on. ] Dissected. Taken apart, like they were studying him. I ran into several kedan there who told me this was normal procedure for them. Someone brings them the bodies, and has been doing so since before any of us arrived, but they don't know who, or how they're selected...

[ She takes a deep breath. ]

This may not be new information to all of you. What is new is that Captain Rogers was investigating it, and now he's gone. We can't afford not to find out what's happening and why. I know that he spoke to Commander Evandau about it, but I don't think we can count on him to have the same... priorities we do, or that he's not involved. I'd like your help taking up where Steve left off.

...I will add that there's a chance this is connected to Malicant. It's certainly... not dissimilar to what my team ran into tracking down one of Evandau's leads. It's also possible that those who know too much about it are the ones targeted to be removed - I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory, but the Emperor seems to believe it too, and I can't say Steve's disappearance isn't connected. If you don't want a part in this, tell me now.

[ 90 % encryption, locked to Evandau ]
I understand Captain Rogers spoke to you about the lab under the city, some time ago. I'd like to know what progress you've made in finding who was behind it.

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[tendnottoweep]

[ What is even happening in this conversation. She pinches the bridge of her nose, letting out a slow breath. ]

You are aware this is actually my job?

[manofiron]

I am. The Natasha I remember was good at it too. Are you?

[ Are you her? Are you as good? He lets the question vague deliberately. ]

[tendnottoweep]

I am. The Stark I knew was capable of working with us. He was worth my time. Are you, or should I cut my losses now and focus on the other one?

[manofiron]

Do what you want. If the other one suits you better, don't waste your precious time on me.

[seperate encryption 85%]

[tendnottoweep]

[ Okay, this is getting ridiculous for a conversation they're having in full view of the rest of the group. ]

That depends entirely on whether you want to help at some point or just question my identity and competence. What exactly is your problem right now?

[manofiron]

[ He has a lot of problems, especially since the turtle decided to bring them down to Atlantica or wherever the hell they are, but he's damn well not going to talk about them with her. Or anyone else. ]
 
Help what? Bring down the regime? I think the obvious yes ought to be a foregone conclusion.

[tendnottoweep]

...that's a little more dramatic than what I was thinking, but sure.

[manofiron]

Then there you go. Mystery solved.