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[runs_on_batteries]

[From the feed, it's clear Tony's not the one holding the camera and as a dramatic contrast to his first message, he was smiling brightly with an excitement only a new project can bring. Aaah, spring.

Anyway, he's standing in the entertainment district with one of the old abandoned businesses behind him with a sledgehammer in his hands.]

Good morning Havenwall! For those who don't know me, I'm Tony Stark and that...., is Mr. Petunia.

[He points and the camera moves to include Gladio standing a few feet behind him with his trademark easy-going grin and a large industrial broom resting over one shoulder. He rolls his eyes and gives the camera a friendly wave and, when Tony isn't looking, flips the idiot off playfully.]

Just kidding, you dandelion, that's Gladio Amicitia!

We're here in front of what will be the new Insomnia 2.0 bar!

[Brief pause for effect.]

We're looking for some volunteers for helping us remodel this place and possibly, if you're hot and we actually can stand you, working here once it opens. Just think, the faster this bad boy gets ready, the faster we can drink and eat greasy bar food!

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[ancientflower]

[Is VERY amused and can't help laugh a little at Gladio making a rude gesture, though doesn't bring it to Tony's attention.]

I'm not sure how I can, but if there's any way I can help, don't hesitate to ask.

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[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony's grin couldn't have gotten bigger. He was SO proving having a hot girl on staff would sell drinks even if she just stood there reading the newspaper! IN YOUR FACE, GLADIO!]

Aerith! Yes! I'm asking! You gotta get your cute little butt over here.

[He looked back at the building and realized there was very little for an inexperienced person could do just yet. Well.. maybe, he could come up with something..]

Well, not necessarily right now, but I'd love you to come help when you have time.

[ancientflower]

[She's more than a little suspicious at that grin, but his enthusiasm was cute so she was more than happy to grin back. And he'd called her cute! More things to smile about!]

I've lots of time! So just let me know what I can do and I'll be there with bells on!

Or, well, maybe not bells since I don't technically have any of those...

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[daikonrose]

[ There are arched brows over round, earnest eyes peering into the screen. ]

A bar, huh.... I guess there are probably some demands a cat cafe can't meet, even in such a tiny population.

What kind of remodeling help do you need, exactly?

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[runs_on_batteries]

And what are you going to do for liquor the other four days the café isn't open?

[He says this like this is actually an every day need someone may have, akin to toothpaste or toilet paper.]

Well I'm about to punch out a wall, but there's chocolate shit all over the place and rebuilding, rewiring, the plumbing needs updated, air filtration is a joke, and..

[He continues to list about twenty other structural problems but ending with-]

And someone needs to clean those windows.

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[pinkxeno]

Bar food bar food!! [ greasy is so good!!!

however ] Sadly I don't think i can help, unless you think my acid can remold stuff.

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[runs_on_batteries]

[Hmm.. let him think about that a second.]

Want to try it? There's some rust on these pipes that we might be able to remove with the right density? It'd be good practice for you.

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[tinkerheart]

You can count me in. You two will need all the help you can get to make this ruin operational.

[He probably shoudn't... but then when did it ever stop him? Not even once. And now? Well, Fëanor has discovered food replicators. You'd think he'd appreciate them as clever invention, right? Wrong. He feels personally insulted by their very existence. This is not how you procure anything that's supposed to be edible.]

And you'd better put some actual food on the menu.

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[runs_on_batteries]

Duh, I put curly fries on the list already.

[Tony is really hoping you'll wear the chef's hat when he buys it for you.]

Video.

[hot_handed]

Remodel?

I can blow it up.

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[runs_on_batteries]

...

Name please?

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[this_loser]

You're opening a bar?!

[Hi.]

And...you're calling it Insomnia?

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[runs_on_batteries]

Hey! Yeah, Gladio and I. Actually it's not just a bar. It's a brewery with a bar attached. I was going to come find you when I got ready for it, but I could use a hand with the air filtration system I want to make so we don't release gases into the surrounding areas. Also we could use a security system that will be compatible with Friday. Would you be up for helping with that?

[He paused, realizing they might have missed one person when asking if the name was okay.]

Yeah, Insomnia 2.0, thought it'd be a nice tribute to you boys. Is that okay? I asked Reggie and Gladio asked Noct and maybe Ignis but.. I'm sorry, I didn't think to ask if it was alright with you.

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[kingkingcxiii]

[Regis is grinning almost has hard as Tony is when the video kicks in. He's at Valeo, chin resting in his hand as he looks down at his tablet which is sitting on the counter.]

You know in Insomnia, it's traditional for the king to cut the ribbon at a business' grand opening.

[His grin widens somehow, mischief twinkling in his eyes.]

The king also gets free drinks.

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[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony gives his friend an ornery grin.]

Yeah well, I'll be happy to show you to your throne, Reggie!

[He laughs.]

I'd be honored if you'd cut the ribbon at our grand opening.

[iustaegis]

A bar...? [ Have a beaming Pyra on video. ] That's so exciting! Whatever you two wish for me to do, I'll gladly help out!

[runs_on_batteries]

[He looks positively thrilled to see her. A little mischievous too.]

Hey sweetie! Thank you. Uh.. would you.. maybe.. get Ignis and make like four pizzas by dinner time? And lemonade! And dessert! But no chocolate. And it's a brewery and bar, you're pretty. Thanks!

[Can you see the halo on his head?]

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[silversoldier]

[ Somebody just had one of the very few people he has ever called friend disappear not too long ago and is feeling less reticent because of it. Also he can't cook. At all. ]

I can help with whatever you need.

[ If Sephiroth seems serious it's because he's always serious. ]

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[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony smiles when he sees the familiar face.]

I would appreciate that. Please, come by when you can. Do you have any plumbing or electrician skills?

[If Sephiroth was wanting to keep to the point, he was alright with that.]

For Gladio

[runs_on_batteries]

He'd started the day in a jacket, short-tee, long-tee, and jeans. By three in the afternoon, Tony had stripped down to his tank top, and even that had a sprinkling of sweat. For someone who had joked initially about hiring people to do everything, he was showing off that the toolbelt, thick work gloves, and sledgehammer he'd been carrying around weren't just for show.

Tony had a vision. He had an energy about him that hadn't been there in months. Tearing down walls, busting out old pipes and circuit boards, tearing up blocks of concrete, and shoveling out large buckets full of the sludge the chocolate rain had turned into. That was the current project anyway.

As his shovel scrapped along the current building's foundation, Tony lifted the load of chocolatey debris and carried it to the barrel they were using as a trash can. He paused, catching his breath and watching Gladio for a moment. "I just had a fun idea about the bathroom walls. You know how people are always writing stuff in public restrooms, like their names or curse words or whatever. What if we put up chalkboard paint so people could do that without ruining our dry wall?"

[callmegladio]

"All you'll get are a lot of dicks." Gladio called over after he paused in what he was doing to consider Tony's words.

He could see it now. With all the best intentions in the world, all anyone would use them for would be lewd drawings. At least in the men's bathroom. He had to imagine that women where a little more refined than that, but hey, he could be wrong there as well!

Gladio leaned against his own shovel and looked over at Tony. Unlike the older man, Gladio had just removed his shirt completely, there wasn't a single point to it. But like Tony, he'd been working just as hard to achieve his friends vision, working as directed and doing a fair bit of the heavy lifting. It was a good work out if nothing else.

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[dontcallmebro]

[A weirdass name for a bar but they could do with more people, maybe. Also, it gives him something to do. And hey - another place to eat that's not run by robots while he's learning to make his own food.

BUT.....

But he's not going to openly admit that he's doing it because he wants to. But the guy said 'volunteer' so outright saying "Give me money for it" might not work so...]

I might be able to help out with the remodeling stuff. If it's worth my while.

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[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony didn't recognize the name, but he wasn't about to turn down help.]

If you're wanting more than pizza then you may need to tell me what skills you can offer.

What's your name?

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[whenyouneedme]

If you still need some helpin' hands, I've got some of those and some electricity to spare.

'M usually more of a delivery guy though, if you guys need anything or if your future patrons need a ride home.

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[runs_on_batteries]

I'd be glad for the help.

[Hmm, delivery guy.]

I'll be interested in using your taxi service to help in the future. I just asked someone to make a coffee run..

Know somewhere we could get a cheap stereo? Oh, and potions. If you can go to Valeo and get a few potions so we have those on hand. You can tell Reggie they're for me and he'll let me pay him back later.