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[amelioraate]

[ Good whatever-fucking-time-it-is-now Riverview! You are being graced with the not-so-rare sight of one Tony Stark after spending too much time in the perimeter defence office throwing himself into work and, if you are to go by the state of his hair and the few smudges of grease on his face, perhaps throwing himself into some of the machinery that can be seen strewn about the place. (It really doesn't look any better from the last time you saw it, Riverview, still a chaotic mess).

With a twitch of his mouth, Tony settles his chin on his folded hands and peers into the feed, eyebrow cocked in a way that made him look equal parts insane and amused.]

So, I have been digging into some random things that I have been able to get my hands on as of late and, overall I have to say I am very impressed with the tech in this place. I mean, sure interdimensional portal and all that, but have you seen some of their basic routeing systems? Well, beyond the shitty ones that like to die and not work and--

[ Shit, wait. There was a reason he was doing this, right.

Tony blinks a few times, shakes his head, and continues.]

Point is, there is a lot I can dig into, lots of things that I can make, but only if I have the parts. So, here's the deal; whoever can bring me scraps of machines and computers, tech that seems mostly useless, please do. In return, I will be more than willing to work with, well, anyone that wants something that is a little harder to come by here.

[ Pushing back, Tony leans back in the chair he is sitting in and runs his hands through his hair.]

While I did say I was out of the weapons manufacturing back home, I can make exceptions here, so if there is something you want in particular, let me know. Within reason, of course.

[ There is a flash of a grin as he leans back in, a quick wink, before the feed cuts out. ]

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un: scarlet, video;

[divulsion]

I could have the mice look around, see what bits of scraps and pieces of things they could find?

[They're surprisingly useful, she's finding, and eager to help and please her. If she gives them a task no doubt it will make their little hearts beat three times as large knowing they're serving her.]

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[amelioraate]

[ is he laughing at the mental image of tiny, Cinderella-esque mice running around with one Bucky Barnes's arm held over their heads? maybe, maybe he is.]

That would be useful, the might be able to find some interesting things too with their size.

video; un: ghostking

[deathkid]

[ di immortales, he's like a non-latino leo valdez... nico's going to watch with a mild look of displeasure on his face. he remembers you stealing his coffee, mr. stark. ]

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[amelioraate]

[ while part of him wants to ask about that username, he knows better than to indulge that streak of curiosity. he doesn't want to hear the answers he is sure.

so instead, Tony just blinks back, one eyebrow up.]

Um, should I make you a really cool Turkish espresso roaster?

[ look, it's like a gift horse! ]

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[wingedman]

I need you to help with a new carrying harness for Redwing. Give me a couple weeks, and you can poke at these all you want.

[Sam arranges the camera so Tony can see his back in a mirror, then triggers his wings; a metal framework slides out of his back and what looks like translucent red wings flare to life.]

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[amelioraate]

[ excuse you, did you cheat on him?! what is this? Tony peers closer, clearly on board with this.]

Well aren't those fancy, and new. I feel like those are really new and not what you came here with, someone's been good.

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[noassgardian]

I don't need weapons or anything made for me, but I'll keep an eye out for stuff for you. I mean, weapons for people who actually need them can only be a good thing, right?

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[amelioraate]

[ Billy, darling, we need to have words about your enduring optimism. there is a snort of a laugh from Tony as he leans on his hand.]

Here is to hoping that it is yes. But yeah, hell you see things that you want to be turned into a fucking next gen console, that will work. This place is giving me an opportunity to get back to my roots I think. Well, the ones that aren't covered in blood, of course.

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[smokedout]

Let's talk moral boundaries. How much do you care where the scrap comes from, and what the end product's used for?

[At least he's upfront.]

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[amelioraate]

[ yeah, the tone of Tony's voice? not pleased at all. ]

I care, a lot. I am not making weapons for the sake of offence or assault, enough people have been hurt or killed because of what I have made. More so defensive ideas for those that don't have combat experience or a host of powered up friends to help them out. Perhaps 'weapons' was the wrong term.

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[realimperfect]

[ as much as she wanted another Iggy made to help her out here in Riverview, there's also a stunning awareness in her mind that he would have to be absolutely the same. Without anything, even the hippocampus files to make the autoreiv as she'd had him in Romdeau, if only more mouthy, there wouldn't be much point.

So instead, here's one pale faced teen with flamboyant blue eye shadow to strike down the fun a little bit. ]

With the amount of different people around here you could be making more.police work, offering things like this.

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[amelioraate]

[ there is a hum as Tony leans back in, one hand in his hair and head cocked. ]

You with the police force then? Might be good to get an idea of what you guys can do on a smaller scale. And, uh, I don't plan on making anything more than defensive based ideas. Sheilds, stunning implements, things personalised to what people are comfortable with. No guns, no explosives. I kinda work on a no-kill idea.

[ most of the time. there are darker times in his past but let's not go there. ]

video; un: sg.rogers

[livingsymbol]

You're making exceptions?

[There's a little bit of doubt, and perhaps concern in Steve's voice. He personally has never really minded Tony's contracts, being military himself, but he knows how Tony has felt. And with the recent festival incident, that's another rule almost broken. It's enough to get his attention.]

You're not going to turn the floor into a scrapyard, are you, Tony?

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[amelioraate]

[ that tone of voice is one that automatically wants to make Tony put his hands up in a peaceful stance.

shit.

he runs his hands through his hair again before tipping his head to the side and letting the exhaustion creep into the lines of his face.]

Less about weapons, more about defence. I am realizing now my wording was, ah-- less than optimal. This is why I need Friday around, to keep me in line.

[ or Rhodey. or Pepper. or-- whatever, they aren't here, his ai isn't fully functioning and Tony just has to deal with the cards he has been given.]

And I will make no promises about leaving semi-sentient coffee pots in the kitchen, because I am not up for making a promise I can't keep.

[ again. ]

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[greyjane]

and who're you when you're home, strange mysterious man who wants military-grade scrap and tech for potentially nefarious purposes?

[Honestly, she doesn't really give a shit what someone wants to do with their time unless they're actively working towards blowing everyone else up, but that is a damn shady rejoinder and he deserves to be dragged for it, tbqh.]

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[amelioraate]

former weapons manufacturer and dealer sadly, granted it was more like the family legacy. put a stop to it long while back though and took up superheroing. hoped it would save more lives than take them, but--

and i solemnly swear nothing is nefarious. except maybe the toaster i plan on making that will only burn a specific person's bread. but seriously, more for personalized defense ideas.

[voice] @formica

[toolatetochangethename]

Hey, Stark.

How's the suit?

[Because last time Scott got up close and personal with an Iron Man suit, well, he pretty much kicked ass. If he can say so himself.

AND HE DOES. ]

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[amelioraate]

Um... it's good? Should it not be? You sound like there's a joke in here, did I miss something?

[ Yeah, good luck trying that trick on this suit.

Also Tony is just confused. Because what. ]

@cjk [ text ]

[signifies]

Would you be interested in parts salvaged from the abandoned city?

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[amelioraate]

Yes and yes! Especially if you find anything interesting. Which I guess on an alien planet is pretty much everything. If you need help getting it back, I can help. It's really just... getting around finding it honestly.

@2b; video

[howlongiwonder]

Understood. If I come across any machine parts I will show them to you.

[2B's voice sounds almost routine, like she's very used to this kind of setup. That's despite the fact that this is the first time she and Tony even interact with each other.]

Anything in particular that interests you?

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[amelioraate]

[ Tony blinks at her, the cadence of her speech making Tony almost immediately at ease with her. She sounded like the early versions of Friday, of the AI's he created when he was younger and needed--

The genius laughs a little and peers at the screen.]

Everything really, I am looking for things that can be repurposed into defensive things, as well as parts to recreate a holographic display within a large area. Multiple large areas actually, so the more the better really.

[ He pauses.]

Thanks.

text; @sans.

[bone_idle]

[ There's a lot here that could interest someone, but, uh, being what he is, and this human being exactly what he is -- human -- and the violent reputation their kind have...

Yeah, Sans can't help but hang up on the words 'weapons manufacturing' and the only other thing it'd be for: war. ]

out, huh? not to derail your riveting shop talk

[ Riveting, really? He just can't help himself, can he? ]

why the career change?

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[amelioraate]

[ oh god, his eyes. why that font, what do you have against respectable texts fonts, you monster? ]

Change of heart. I was naive. Doesn't bring back the people my weapons killed, but I have tried to make amends since then.

Hence why anything I make now is limited to defensive. And I am thinking protective more than anything else. My specialty is armour and energy now.

audio; un: d.grayson

[fingerstripes]

Not to look the gift tech upgrade in the mouth, but what's a certified weapons manufacturer planning to do with a multiplying stash of high-grade salvage?

Altruistic projects notwithstanding.

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[amelioraate]

Make really awesome armour for people so that they can be safe? Because I am out of the weapons business. I realise that, perhaps, my wording was a little off there.

[ really off, he has already been told to tone it down and he will. whoops. ]

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[peacekeeps]

( username: mccree )

[ video! friendly cowboy raising his good arm in salutation. ]

Wouldn't mind helpin' with parts pickup. And if one good turn gets me another, I could use a little help with maintenance on somethin'.

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[amelioraate]

[ there is a brow twitching upwards at that. but Tony doesn't say anything about the whole get up, at least not yet. wouldn't do him any good to insult someone who doesn't understand his terrible humor.]

As long as it isn't a weapon of mass destruction, I am your guy for maintenance.