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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?

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?

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[realimperfect]

I can do a bit of coding if need be.

But Cake? Really?

video » @LOKIOFASGARD

[ikols]

What about my additions? Did you keep them?

video; un: sg.rogers

[livingsymbol]

Hm.

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

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?

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?

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.

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.]

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?

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.]

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: 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.