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[sentiences]

[ The video pans across one of the communal rooms before centering on Dorian. He looks overwhelmed and thrilled at the same time. ]

Okay, so this is amazing. I have a room with a bed — and I'm not entirely sure what they expect me to do with that. Also my own chair! It's a sweet deal.

[ Seriously. A chair. His own space. Let the android have his moment okay. ]

Unfortunately, I don't think my charging station came with me on the trip here. Does anyone know anyone technically minded or with a large amount of appliances and scrap? I kind of need it so I don't run out of power. Low charges are hellish.

I can pay you? I think I get wages now. Amazing.

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[sentiences]

I'm sure he's fine the way he is. He's definitely got personality.

[buildsomething]

Oh yeah. Plenty of that.

[Tony rolls his eyes, but his expression is fond.]

[sentiences]

Robots don't usually get to hang out with robots. Or have personalities, I find.

[buildsomething]

No? Seems like a waste.

[Not that Tony doesn't have a few of the personality-free ones himself, but those are just for manufacturing. And they didn't get to come through any weird portals, so it goes to show.]

Anyway, I've also got my AI JARVIS, I think I told you about him.

[sentiences]

[ Dorian purses his lips, a very human-like gesture he's imitating. ]

Not sure about JARVIS. You did mention Vision, though. Is he here?

[buildsomething]

Vision? Not that I've seen. He's kind of hard to miss, though.

[The color-scheme alone would do it, really. And fashion accessory.]

[sentiences]

How so?

[ He's actually curious about Vision. About other robots. He wonders how much of his experiences are shared. Or universal. He's never thought about being alone or feeling alone. It's hard to get bogged down when you're so relieved to be alive. ]

[buildsomething]

He's tall, colorful, and walks through walls. And he has a cape, because he learned bad habits from someone.

[Not pointing any fingers, Thor. Though the cape is probably still better than the cosby sweaters.]

I'd hope if he was around, he'd have tried to get in touch.

[sentiences]

[ All of that sounds amazing. Except for the cape. He doesn't get the appeal. ]

I'm sure he would. He wouldn't do that to you.

I mean, my partner would pretend not to know me, but he has a grumpy disposition.

[buildsomething]

Vision's a lot of things, but definitely not grumpy.

[Tony's not even sure if he's managed sarcasm yet. Which, come to think of it, the cognitive dissonance of having Vision and JARVIS in the same place would be a hell of a thing.]

Anyway, it's just as well he gets to stay home. Someone's got to look after the place.

[sentiences]

[ Dorian looks Tony over. ]

But you must miss him.

[buildsomething]

Sure. He's a friend.

[But things have been slightly on the awkward side since...well, since. And it hasn't helped that Vision's been doing his best impression of moping. As with most things about back home, Tony tries not to think about it too much.]

[sentiences]

[ Dorian leaves it at that. It seems like a difficult topic, in its own way. ]

I usually don't get to meet other robots. At least, ones like myself. There aren't many of us around.

[buildsomething]

Well, you're welcome to come hang out here, if you want. These guys aren't quite the same, but they can be pretty entertaining.

[For some value of 'knocking stuff over a lot' being seen as entertaining. People seem to find Dum-E charming, though, so he's got that going for him.]

[sentiences]

I might take you up on that.

[ Because Dorian has things like time, time that is his own. ]

[buildsomething]

Feel free. I'm pretty much always here.

[sentiences]

What do you normally do?

[buildsomething]

Build things, generally. Energy sources are the big project at the moment, but I've got a couple other random things going on.

[sentiences]

"Build things" can be anything from LEGOs to construction work.

[buildsomething]

Hey, I've seen some pretty badass LEGO work. And I have done both. But mostly, I'm an engineer.

[sentiences]

Even here?

[buildsomething]

Sure. The joy of engineering is that you can do it pretty much anywhere.

[Okay, so you do at least need supplies handy. But Tony is nothing if not resourceful.]

[sentiences]

Really? So you don't need space, materials, a lot of time . . .

[buildsomething]

Well okay, if you're gonna get technical.

[Tony gives him a look, but there's amusement under it. Somehow even the robots he didn't build are smartasses at him.]

Luckily, I do in fact have all these things. It is actually my job here, even.

[sentiences]

[ Dorian is a closeted smart-ass, but it pops up from time to time. ]

Is it really that busy here? I got the impression things were mostly quiet.