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[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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You're opening a bar?!

[Hi.]

And...you're calling it Insomnia?

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.

[He grins, nodding enthusiastically.] Yeah! I'd be happy to help. Whatever you need.

[He looks a little confused at first. Why would they ask if it were alright with him? He hasn't been to his own world in years, and Insomnia itself was even farther behind. It still hurts to think of it, but it stopped feeling like "home" some time ago. So he's not upset that this is the first he's hearing of the name.

It's nice. He likes the name, he likes the idea behind it.

He shakes his head.] You don't even need to ask. I'm totally okay with it.

[Tony smiled, relieved.]

Good. Any chance you want to come take some 'before' pictures? We're serving pizza later tonight for anyone who comes by to help.

[He doesn't even need the promise of pizza; he'd do the photos anyway. But he's not going to turn down free food.]

Sure! I can be ready in twenty minutes. That cool? I wanna see your set-up, anyway.

Perfect!

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How's that other project coming along? Is it going to be ready in time.. for.. you know?

Got it handled! Don't worry, it'll be ready.

Thanks kid!

Just.. a random question. How would someone go about getting a pet for someone here? Are there places to adopt them or would they need to come from home somehow?

[And he's watching your reaction carefully to see if maybe you might actually be interested..]

Oh, a pet? [He perks up.] What kind of pet?

[He taps his chin in thought.] I'm not really sure. I don't think you can get them here. They've got the zoo, but I haven't seen any pet stores. All the ones I've seen so far have come from people's homes.

Oh.. you know.. just.. something small.. fluffy.. cute.

[Sound like something someone might be interested in? Based on the look on the kid's face, Tony knew he had gotten his answer.

Tony frowned a bit at the question of how though.]

How are people getting things from home? On the train there was a way to earn a sort of currency for things like that.

[He makes an "aww" face. Small, cute, and fluffy are three of his favorite things.

But as to how one acquires a small, cute, and fluffy thing...] They just show up sometimes. Probably tied to the whole affectionate touching thing, though. Maybe they're rewards? [A shrug. He wasn't shy on the affection, but he had yet to receive a pet for it. His mercat had belonged to someone else originally. Not that he was fussed. Their house was half zoo at this point.]

I may have to ask around and see if there's a trick to getting these gifts..

Anyway, Pyra's making everyone who comes to help out today pizza. If you want to let her know what toppings you like you're welcome to join us even if you just take some pictures. That counts as helping in my book.

Well, good luck! I hope you find a way.

[Whoever gets that small, cute, fluffy thing sure is lucky. Or will be.

He throws up two thumbs.]

Sure! I'll be there. See you soon.

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