voice.

[vdova]

[ Natasha sounds, well. Agitated is probably the best term for it. She's working her jaw, a bit, before she speaks, trying to find the right words to say without revealing too much but also not enough. ]

Out of curisosity, did anyone else get ambushed by a bunch of papparazzi near the theatre in Nonah? Apparently there was a movie premiere going on — one geared towards the stories and adventures of imPorts, and all of us were invited, whether or not we wanted to be.

[ She tsks, clearly one of the people who did not want to be invited and were anyway. ]

I have to say, if this is the welcome we're recieving here, I'm not sure how to take it. The spotlight isn't really my style.

[ She pauses, as if she's about to hang up — but thinks better of it at the last second. ] I give the movie two stars, by the way. Absolutely unrealistic, everyone knows there are no trees in the Midwest.

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[drivesadesk]

I didn't, but that sort of thing happens a lot.

And...no trees in the Midwest? Is that a joke? Because I didn't get it.

[vdova]

It's not a very good joke. And does it?

[ Someone doesn't sound pleased to hear that. ]

[drivesadesk]

Oh, yeah. There are three things you get for free as an imPort. Housing, a job, and a fan club. I think it's kind of fun, actually.

[video]

[cigarbribery]

Oh, Jesus, those assholes again. I got ambushed by them a couple times after last month, they wanted to know all about a friend of mine.

[Foggy's just as aggravated by the paparazzi too, and unlike Natasha's careful choice in picking voice, Foggy doesn't have much to hide. He's filming this from inside his law firm's office, which is a little bit shoddy and cheap. This effect is only enhanced by the box of Chinese takeaway on the desk.]

If you ever feel like watching a movie without getting ambushed by the paparazzi, I hear the drive-in's making a comeback on the outskirts of Nonah.

[ video; ]

[vdova]

[ She might as well respond in kind. It's only polite, right? ]

If you're going to ask me out on a date, shouldn't I know your name first?

[cigarbribery]

[Okay, give him a minute because he recognizes this woman. Oh shit. Did he just accidentally ask the Black Widow on a date—]

I wasn't! I mean, I wasn't trying to ask you on a date, but if you want I—could? I guess. [A+, Foggy, you haven't even answered her question yet. He sighs.] I'm Foggy Nelson. And, ah—you're Natasha Romanoff, aren't you? I saw you on CNN about two years ago, after that mess in DC with SHIELD.

voice also!

[wronganswer]

[ Anderson has the smooth, even-toned voice of a professional who nonetheless doesn't take herself too seriously. ]

Yeah. That's something that happens. I'm not sure how to take it, either.

[ A beat. ]

I think I'm getting better at blending in.

[vdova]

I had thought I was doing alright. But I guess it's a little more obvious here.

[wronganswer]

It doesn't help that they're actively looking for us. I've never had to try before, so it's... a learning experience.

[ Voice ]

[ghoulking]

It happens everywhere, but often during events related to the imPorts. It's something we end up having to learn how to live with.

[vdova]

Unfortunate. It wouldn't be an issue if they'd take 'no' for an answer.

[ghoulking]

Yes, probably. But we are superheroes, bigger than movie stars.

It also doesn't help when it's a new imPort.

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[secondplacescrow]

Nobody invites me to anything.

[vdova]

Lucky you.

[secondplacescrow]

Is it?

( audio )

[garotted]

Pretty sure it's just corn in all those flyover states.

[vdova]

And pigs. Depending on who you ask.

[ Audio ]

[battysitter]

Trees in the midwest?

[vdova]

It's apparently more likely than you think.

[voice] blanket apology for everything Overkill says orz

[mindsnakes]

And here you are, talking about it. Getting more attention.

[You are a failure of a hero, as far as he's concerned. Amateur!]

no worries!

[vdova]

More like asking if this is a one time thing.

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[marriedmedium]

None whatsoever! That's not believable at all.

[Sadie has never been to the Midwest. She's not entirely sure it's a real place and not mythical, like Shangri-La.]

Just pass them by if they bother you, darling, they'll soon be distracted by someone else. People here are very excitable about imPorts.

[vdova]

So I've noticed. Hopefully their fascination with me ends quickly. I've had enough of having my face plastered across the media.

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[sanguinespell]

[nico is just bored enough to go through some of the responses and

Oh. Huh. Isn't Black Widow like a war criminal or something now, at home? Well whatever.]

Guarantee they filmed in Canada.

[vdova]

[ Enemy of the state, more like. ]

True. It's cheaper there, isn't it?