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[amelioraate]

[ when the feed clicks on, it looks as if Tony hasn't seen his actual skin in about thirty six hours (or a bed for that long, at that, but what else is new?). there is grease smeared more of less everywhere and his hair looks like it was styled using a fork and an electrical sock, but he is grinning and looks very pleased with life as he addresses the network.]

So, since the incident that happened a few months ago involving monsters and other bullshit, I have been trying to put together a defense system for the Quarantine that would act as a primary system to both alerting us about any predators that might get too close, as well as perhaps even as a system that can be used to stun said things for easier removal deeper into the forest. [ look, Loki, he is thinking this time.]

I have come up with a prototype, [ he moves slightly to gesture over his shoulder and, if you are looking close enough you might see a turret shape amidst all the chaos in his workshop, wearing a ridiculous red, blue, and white crown but whatever ] named it Cake so far, but-- well I know that I am not the only engineer here and I think that help would be greatly appreciated.

[ sure he is sure enough that he knows this will work, but it has taken him the better part of two months to get Cake here to the point where he was confident in its build and coding. and the Quarantine will need more than one for this to work.]

Basically, what I am asking for is anyone with any background in coding, or mechanical engineering to help out in the construction and streamlining of these defensive turrets; I have coding done, but more eyes the better. I have also managed to test it out a few time with the help of some friends, but-- I know you can never be too careful.

[ is he a little rueful there? maybe.]

Anyone that might be able to help, I would be very grateful. Swing by the perimeter defense office if you can to let me know.

[ he moves as if to turn the feed off before:]

Oh, and happy birthday Steve.

[ then, with a wink, the feed is shut off]

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video, un: j.k.

[aeturnus]

[ Dammit, Tony, he has to reply to at least one part of this. A turret named that? Seriously??? ]

Okay, but what happens when there is no cake?

[amelioraate]

[ okay good, someone gets it. Tony laughs.]

Then it is a lie, but that was kind of the point in naming it honestly.

video; @b.potts

[tutee]

Oh! I spoke to a mechanical engineer here. Didn't get his name, though. Something-delamancha?

[ Bill, that's not actually helpful. ]

Why's it named Cake?

[amelioraate]

[ that.... doesn't help him at all, but thanks? maybe?]

Uh, because it clearly isn't cake. Which means that cake is a lie.

[ it makes perfect sense okay. PERFECT FUCKING SENSE.]

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[realimperfect]

I can do a bit of coding if need be.

But Cake? Really?

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[amelioraate]

Why is everyone so picky about it's name? Yes, Cake. And all other that come after shall henceforth be cupcake. Just for spite.

And that would be great, think you can tolerate the mess that is my office to come help? Or should I bring the coding to you? :P

video » @LOKIOFASGARD

[ikols]

What about my additions? Did you keep them?

[amelioraate]

[ Tony laughs at that, looks amused as he watches Loki. he notes the difference, eyes following the whorls of dark hair before he laughs.]

Of course I did. Still no idea what they do, though.

video; un: sg.rogers

[livingsymbol]

Hm.

[Have a very thoughtful look, as if Steve is considering something about that message, Tony.]

[amelioraate]

...what. Are you sad I didn't sing it, Winghead? Because I can if you really want me to.

[ he is trying to be amused but there might be a flicker of worry there. just a little one.]

audio un: w.graham

[ex_this_ismydesign36]

[ The hardware aspect of this situation was beyond him, but the idea was still intriguing. ]

Won't pretend to be able to offer any technical expertise, but would you have any interest in input on the habits and patterns of monsters?

[amelioraate]

[ you sir, are amazing for this. yes.

there is the sound of shifting metal before--]

That would be fucking fantastic, actually. Anything that can help, the different species, how they work. Anything that can be fed into the program as information.

video | un: iron.man

[buildsomething]

[Tony is well aware of the irony here, so he's going to keep it to the point. His expression is still pretty wry, though.]

What do you need?

[amelioraate]

[ he knew that putting this up had the potential to call out to other hims, and-- well at least you aren't drunk all the time.

well, at least that Tony has seen.

there is a beat before he sends off an attachment with most (not all) of the turret coding. encrypted to hell and back, but if you are him you will get it open in at least an hour.]

Here is what I have so far, but I need more hands and like I said, the more eyes on this the better. The plan is to have a fully functioning defense system so we don't have to worry about the things that are out there in the woods wandering in here and using civilians as a snack. If you want, you can swing by the workshop and see what I have so far? Or...

[ he shrugs, he doesn't really want you in his space, but for the greater good he will deal with his self loathing a little quieter. ] Just look at what I sent you.

[ there is a pause, then:]

You didn't happen to bring Jocosta or Friday through with you? I have the basics for the suit and my programming, but...

[ not a fully functioning AI, and he hasn't been able to bring himself to remake one from the scraps of coding yet. ]

Video - un: t.drake-wayne

[stalkingandplotting]

Hi? Are you Bucky's friend? I'm actually supposed to be your assistant, I think. Or at least another set of hands in R&D. I was hired part-time. I've been working on a camouflage and pop-up shield type thing for Search and Rescue, but I've got time to help with whatever you need extra eyes or hands for.

{Tim rubs the back of his head.}

I'm not sure I'm entirely up to speed with this place's technology, but I've got pretty decent backgrounds in both mechanical engineering and coding from home.

[amelioraate]

[ that-- is an interesting way to introduce yourself okay. but, if you have Bucky's seal of approval...

Tony blinks a few times before answering.]

Uh, I would like to think that we are friends yes. And you know Bucky how?

[ let him process the rest because... pop up shield? that sounds vaguely familiar. however, you are now also speaking his language.]

You should swing by here, see what you can make of some of the things that I have going on. And perhaps I can help bring you up to speed with things.

video, @jb.barnes

[anotheroldsoldier]

So how's little Cake coming along? [He asks it in the tone you'd use to ask someone how their kid was doing in school, a wry little grin on his face.]

[amelioraate]

[ that brings a smile to Tony's face, amusement clear in the way he leans back and tosses a look over his shoulder.]

Cake is doing so very well, thank you. Might even kick your ass next time you two square off. Cake has been learning.

video; @doom

[metalmenace]

I'm always open to offering any assistance I can.

[Not that he expects Tony to be okay with it, but hey, he's offering and being nice about it. Nobody can say he did it wrong.]

But really, Stark, Cake?

[amelioraate]

[ he hates to admit it, but your additions might be helpful.

god damnit, Doom.]

First off, my turret, my names so hush. Second.... when more of this is done, integrating magic and magical defenses might be a good idea. Loki is helping already, so I will ask him if he would like the help.

video; stark

[inebriety]

Does 'cake' shoot the whole bullet too?

[That's a terrible reference to make especially if it comes at the cost of their engineering skills.]

[amelioraate]

[ why are you even here. srsly. just to torment him? thanks.]

No, he shoots ice cream so that you can have both.

[ a pause. ]

Is that your only contribution or might you be counted on for a bit more?

video; un: redwidow

[krasnaya_vdova]

[She shakes her head, a touch of amusement. He looks a bit different than the one she ran into the other day.. but she'll get back to that. Eventually. For the moment he just gets a slight smile from the redhead.]

Why cake? I would have named it cupcake, if you're going for a dessert-slash-confection theme.

But, I might be able to help, if you still need more eyes.

video; un: stark.naked

[amelioraate]

[ okay, you--- huh. this is interesting. Tony flickers his gaze between her and her username and files that away as something he needs to look into later.

well, sooner than later.]

Mmm, Portal joke. I mean, I want it to fire cupcakes to be really annoying, but the icing likes to clog up the circuitry.

[ there is a pause, while Tony weighs his words. not that he doesn't trust you but-- well he doesn't know you and , well, whatever--]

If you want to swing by the office then, maybe you can take a look. If you have time.

video; un: kirk

[winscenario]

[ Looking fine there, buddy. (No jk you're gross.) ]

I might have something that can be useful for this project of yours. I led a group on a mission beyond the walls and retrieved some research that a team of scientists were working on.

[ He pauses. ] I'd rather talk about it in person, though, if you don't mind. It'd be easier to explain what we've figured out so far.

Re: video; un: kirk

[amelioraate]

[ hush you, youre just jealous of his ability to look amazing while also looking certifiably insane. ]

That sounds incredibly promising actually, even if a little ominous. I would be more than willing to meet up though and go over a few things.

[ he rubs a smear of grease on his cheek. ] Uh, maybe later in the week? Would you be free then?