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[A disheveled middle aged man's face appears on the screen looking incredibly over it. Whatever 'it' is, he's been done with it since Friday and there's no end in sight. There's a large smear of chocolate running from just about his ear on his left side down his neck and along one side of a red hoodie he's wearing.]

Dammit! Damn this place and those creepy bears from god-knows-what! Where the hell am I? Voidtreckers, if you can hear me, my communicator isn't connecting me to the train!

Of all the f-

[Tony's cut off as he spots another bear gang down the street and moves quickly to an alley out of sight.]

What is this place?

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That sucks, but if it's winter then that must mean spring is coming.

[One could only hope at least.]

What do you do around here? Do you have a job or area of expertise?

[One might certainly hope, yes. But there's only a shrug as if to say 'yeah, probably' before Emet turns to the other topic at hand.]

A moment or three of physical contact is typically sufficient to provide an income, albeit a somewhat limited one.

[And it does also require be willing to do so, which he understands not everyone might be (as he himself is generally not, outside of a few very specific exceptions.)]

As for my areas of expertise... aetherology, aetherochemistry, magitechnology, sorcery, illusionry, engineering - both architectural and otherwise, and military tactics and strategy. [A pause.] Ah, and an unparalleled ability to see into the Lifestream itself, plus some not insignificant experience with the political structures of my world.

[He rattles the list off as if it's nothing particularly out of the ordinary, despite that fact that - at least in so far as can be told via the video feed - he doesn't seem to be any older than about his mid-thirties.]

[He really did hope. He didn't remember how long ago he'd seen the sun or pleasant weather. Time had been difficult to measure where he'd been.

He was mulling over the comment on the income until what's-his-face started listing his credentials.]

I'm sorry, I wasn't listening. Did you say librarian?

Mmmmmm, no.

[He doesn't, entirely, sound offended. Perhaps a little put out, but not much beyond that.]

Although if you were having difficulty comprehending any of what I said, I should be glad to repeat it.

Edited 2021-02-25 05:01 (UTC)

[Tony snorts a laugh. If this guy won't laugh, Tony sure thought that was funny!]

No, I 'comprehended' just fine, you condescending prick.

Which of the research centers do you spend most of your time?

I had been led to believe the natives were not particularly inclined to grant their... guests useful access to the ones here.

[He could, of course, be wrong, and has certainly not made much of an effort to try either. But in all fairness he's had any of a number of other things to focus on instead.]

Unless you had meant to ask which of those areas I have spent the majority of my focus on of late?

Edited 2021-02-26 07:12 (UTC)

[Okay that was interesting enough for him to ignore the arrogance. He leaned forward a bit, willing to engage this fellow in conversation for now.]

That was the impression I was under too. However, I'd heard some people could slowly gain their trust and work in these research centers. With your background, I assumed you might be one of them. Am I mistaken?

[Regrettably, the arrogance is too much a part of who he is to go anywhere. But there is... less of it in his voice when he answers, as he focuses in on something that is actually potentially interesting.]

Up until relatively recently I have been... somewhat wrapped up other matters.

That said, it would certainly be possible. It would take time and effort, yes. But it's hardly as if either of us would have any shortage of the former, at the least.

[Sadly, his is too. It's the curse of the perfect, is it not?]

That's unfortunate, I was hoping to find out just how long or what would be expected of us during this probation period? I'll be damned if I'm asked to bring a robot coffee, so to speak.

And speak for yourself, my time is quite valuable. What 'other matters' have you been doing that you're not going to need time for any longer?

Given the dubious success of the replicators I doubt the natives entirely understand the idea of drinking. Much less happen to be equipped to do so. Although if you were so eager to learn what might be involved you could simply see for yourself.

[Admittedly, Emet-Selch might well do so himself, but he's hardly about to come right out and say as much.]

Matters that do not concern you. Or do you pry into the lives of everyone you meet?

[A bit more of that arrogance is back in his voice at that, though more as an undercurrent to the distinct bite of disapproval.]

That had been sarcasm, or is that not one of your many specialties?

[He chuckled at that.]

Usually, yes. One of the few things that make up for dealing with the canker sore that is other people is that opportunity to learn about who they are and judge them shamelessly for it. You should try it sometime.

But it's alright Cruella, you don't have to tell me. I'd be reluctant to tell people if my 'other matter' was skinning puppies too and putting on women's black, satin gowns. Your secret's safe with me.

I prefer to employ other methods.

[This is offered completely deadpan - he might be serious, but he might also be returning the sentiment.

...On the other hand, it also means the note of disapproval is gone from his voice, and it remains so as he continues on.]

Surely you have things you would prefer to not divulge? Still, I should be glad to regale you with, say, some of the finer details of life in Garlemald should it be simply details you were after.

[The reference to Cruella, on the other hand, goes completely over his head and rather than ask, he chooses to ignore it.]

Most people do.

[He's actually impressed the guy is still talking to him. He would've picked this fellow for a scoff and a hang up by now. That sort of makes him more interesting. His tone is fairly neutral to warm given the other crap he's been saying.]

Is Garlemald where you're from? I would be interested if that's the case or, I don't know, a name? I could keep calling you Cruella, if you'd rather keep that a secret.

[Those jokes have an audience of only one person and it isn't you.]

It may as well be, by this point.

[There's a shrug to go with the words, casual as anything, despite the implications lurking behind them. Implications that he absolutely ignores in favor of brief blink as if he's just remembered that he hadn't introduced himself. (He has not, but he feigns it well enough for the reaction to be believable.)]

Ah, but where are my manners? Solus zos Galvus. Among others. [He bows at that, a deep and swooping thing that is almost certainly more dramatic than it needs to be.] Architect of any of a number of Garlemald's recent technological advances.

[Tony raises his eyebrows at the over-the-top bow he got, though he probably shouldn't be too surprised by it. He, of course, doesn't do that in turn. Instead, he gives a nod that might be sort of a bow of acknowledgement.. maybe?]

Tony Stark, nice to meet you Sully. Do you have any notes on some of your designs?

[Whether or not Tony's nod is meant as something equivalent to his bow, Emet absolutely takes it as one. Even if he can't say he's thrilled about the bastardization of his name.]

Why should I have?

[He doesn't need them, after all, and up until now hasn't given much thought to sharing the details of his designs.]

I certainly suppose I could draw some up. But you may have trouble with the fuel - it's something native to my world.

Edited 2021-03-03 05:44 (UTC)

[Tony puts a hand to his temple. This guy..]

I would have no trouble with understanding fuel from another world, you prick. However, you being your lovely, douchebag self is giving me a migraine and I've reached the end of my patience. Good luck with that stick up your ass.

[He also sees some more bears coming this way so, it was time to abandon this conversation.]

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