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[buildsomething]

[The video opens on a very nice view of a warehouse ceiling, at least until there's a muffled curse offscreen and it tilts to reveal one Tony Stark. He's practically vibrating with the kind of manic energy that means he's been working for possibly too long, all hair standing on end and a few dark smudges on his face, but he looks pleased at least. Just behind him is a glowing blue hologram picking out the lines of something circular, spinning lazily like it was hurriedly abandoned.]

So hey, you all know those power plants out there in yonder abandoned wasteland? Sure you do. I know there's one working, but I've got some ideas for how to give the other ones a good kick. Thing is, I could use an extra hand.

[The metal arm that's been slowly rolling along behind him suddenly straightens and twists in Tony's direction, claw at the front contracting. Without looking back, Tony just snorts.] Not you. [The arm droops, somehow giving the impression of looking disappointed, but continues his trek to wherever he thinks he's going.]

Anyway, yes. Manpower needed. Preferably the kind that knows it's way around a welding iron, but I'll take what I can get. Oh, and a metric shitload of palladium. So if anybody's got a spare catalytic converter or twenty, let me know.

[He reaches for the phone, then pauses, something slightly sardonic flicking across his mouth.]

Or if one of you magic types wants to straw-into-gold me up some, I'll take that too.

Thanks in advance.

[Looking much more satisfied, he reaches the rest of the way to cut the feed.]

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[peacemongering]

The labs have catalytic converters, and I can look into more being requisitioned from other departments. Do you actually require twenty, or is that an exaggeration?

I would need to know exactly what they are being used for. Unless you would prefer the raw materials?

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[mannerism]

I'm coming with.

[ just this. ]

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[potentialed]

Not sure I can be your Rumplestiltskin but I can help in other ways.

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[wingedman]

Have you actually slept lately?

[He's going to get you some nap incense and hold you down.]

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[franciscoramon]

[ Cisco responds quickly, the video showing him in his own workshop, safety goggles pushed up onto his head. He is craning his neck, looking at something off-screen, and it's an awkward moment or two before he speaks. ]

I've got uhhhhh... three catalytic converters on hand, but one of 'em is pretty busted. I can keep an eye out for 'em next time I go scavenging, though. There's loads of old cars out in the abandoned city. And, um, I've actually got a stock of palladium, but I should probably hold onto that unless it's, like, an absolute emergency.

[ It had taken a great deal of time and effort, to collect as much of it as he has, and it's an important component in a lot of the things he designs and builds for work. He's generous and wants to help, but he's not crazy. ]

And obvs, you know, my manpower is your manpower. Just lemme know what you need and I'm there.

[buildsomething]

[Eeeeyebrow. Nice try, hydra.]

Proprietary tech, you know how it is. Raw materials are the preference, yes.

[buildsomething]

Sure? Happy to have you.

[Like he's going to tell her no.]

[buildsomething]

[He's in a good enough mood that he's not even going to comment about making yourself useful, Strange.]

What'd you have in mind?

[buildsomething]

What? I'm working.

[So probably not, no.]

[buildsomething]

Doesn't matter if they work, so long as the palladium is viable. Probably not a life or death thing so hold on to your stash, but good to know.

[He lifts his fingers to his forehead in an amused kind a salute.]

Come on over some time and I'll show you the blueprints, you can see what you think.

[wingedman]

[There's just a sigh.]

How long till you can get to a stopping point?

[Meaning, yes, he is going to come over and make you eat and take a nap.]

[peacemongering]

I am aware, of course. How much minimum raw materials are you looking to have on hand?

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[alkahestic]

[ a pair of mercury colored eyes peek at the feed as alphonse considers the request. ]

I might be able to help. I'm an alchemist.

@scrapper142

[trashvalkyrie]

I can keep an eye out for converters next time i head out
i'm good at finding shit
like banner
and thor
and precious metals i guess

[buildsomething]

[Now there's a question. Do you accept something from a person you doubt the motives of, because there's a good reason behind it?

Tony, sadly, has been down this road before.]

I think I've got it sourced. I'll keep you in mind, though.

[buildsomething]

Uhm? Mostly I'm just waiting to see if I can get the materials I need.

[He looks a little like he's not sure why the question is being asked.]

[buildsomething]

[Alchemist, right. That's a thing here. Well, he'd asked.]

What'd you have in mind?

[buildsomething]

Hey, if you could find Banner, I'd take him. The metals will do, though.

[wingedman]

Okay, I'm gonna come over in a little bit.

[Watch out, Tony, you're going to be mother henned.]

[peacemongering]

[So unless those sourced conversations are private, Pierce can see nothing below him to indicate more than three and those won't be used apparently.]

Of course. Anything to help the safety of the populous.

[buildsomething]

Yeah, I'll just bet.

[Filter? What filter?]

[buildsomething]

[He knows that tone at least. It earns Sam a look.]

I don't need to be fed and watered, thanks.

[peacemongering]

[No need to make this a private affair apparently.]

It is my priority, so I will make the resources available should your sources fall through.

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[ikols]

I have something better than palladium.

[buildsomething]

Well palladium's kind of what I need, but I'll bite. Whatcha got?