[a green parrot with purple legs - audio to the crew aboard the Brooklyn]

[stretchy_pants]

I've had news of the Sextant, if you're still up for a treasure hunt. Meet me on the deck.

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[originalavenger]

On my way, Banner.

[stretchy_pants]

[When First Mate Rogers appears on deck, Bruce nods in greeting.]

I didn't hear the whole story, but I'm sure we'll be able to at least come up with a starting point. From what I've heard, it sounds like the fellow who started the rumours of the Sextant was a prospector, but he was killed during a bar fight. In all of the ruckus, his belongings were stolen... and apparently he'd been carrying several canteens, rope, and a grappling hook.

[originalavenger]

[ Steve frowns crossing his arms as he listens to Bruce. ] A prospector? So the Sextant is somewhere on land, then?

[billionairephilanthropist]

[Tony comes up behind Bruce, his clothes slightly singed in places and a smudge of something ashy on his face. Interrupting Carpenter alliga- wait no. not an alligator. Oh well.]

So does that mean we are going cave diving, or mountain climbing? Because I am pretty sure I have a thing for one of those in the hold. Can't actually remember which one it was supposed to be for, though.

[stretchy_pants]

A case could be made for either of those, I think; but my assumption leans more toward a cavern of some sort... I don't think there are mountains on the island.

[vdova]

[ Natasha surfaces from below a few moments later, her parrot on her shoulder. ] Is this all you've heard, Doctor? Surely there must be more than that. I've heard of no such cave on this island, though my ears, I must admit, are not attuned to all things. Before we rush off, I think we should probe deeper.

[stretchy_pants]

Unfortunately, yes, that's all I was able to overhear. Barton said he heard something as well, though. He should be on his way.

[vdova]

Oh?

[stretchy_pants]

I overheard a few things while I was on shore. Perhaps if we all put our heads together, we'll be able to come up with our next step.

[vdova]

As you say, Doctor. I will be there shortly.

[ontheropes]

Be there soon as I can, Doc.

[stretchy_pants]

Aye, Captain. It's not much, but it should get us started on our search.

[bowsbeforehoes]

I've got news too, Doc! We'll meet up and compare stories?

[stretchy_pants]

That would be great, Barton! We're on deck trying to figure this out. Hopefully you can shed more light on the mystery.