"Well I used to stand for something, now I'm on my hands and knees. " - Capital G; Nine Inch Nails
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"No," Stark says and motions for the duo to sit. "This is the Illuminati."
Ren can't help but break out into a fit of laughter.
"Ren, this is serious," Stephen interjects with a stern look, and the succubus simply shakes her head.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sure it is. Ah, fuck, this is too much and of course, the secret organization of super-geniuses that are to determine multiverse-changing actions is comprised of all men. Fuckin' Hell, this place is as diverse as the US Congress." Ren tries to calm herself as she takes a seat beside Stephen and Tony.
"Are you quite finished?" Stark asks, his impatience thinly veiled by his polished demeanor.
"Yeah, yeah. I'm done," she replies, taking a deep breath and wiping away a black tear.
"This is the God?" Richards inquires, peering over his glasses with a mix of skepticism and curiosity, and Ren nods.
"The one and fuckin' only," she boasts with a confident smirk before turning to Namor with a nod. "Long time no see."
"Not long enough," Namor retorts with a dismissive glance, his voice as cold as the depths he rules.
"Oh, come on, you love me," Ren teases, and Stark interjects before the banter can continue.
"Can we please return to the matter at hand?" Stark insists, redirecting the group's focus.
"Fair enough. Why in the fuck am I here?"
"While you were getting in your beauty sleep, basically half the world became possessed by your demon buddies," Stark explains, and Ren looks at him quizzically.
"And Stephen couldn't handle this, because?" Ren probes and Strange shakes his head.
"It's a matter that extends beyond my reach. The possession is widespread and complex, affecting the very fabric of reality on a global scale," Strange clarifies, and Ren ponders this new information.
"What is it?" Rogers chimes in, his leadership qualities shining through his concern.
"Luc banned possession. Granted, that hasn't exactly stopped demons from trying, but it's never been an issue of this magnitude."
"So, what's the solution?" Stark inquires, leaning forward with a look that means business.
"Good fuckin question. This has never happened before, not in my lifetime, anyway. The only thing I can come up with is there's been an uprising in Hell and the gates have been compromised... but fixing the gates won't exactly solve your problem," Ren elaborates.
