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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!

Comments

[daikonrose]

[ Wow--to be so comfortable just laying it out there that you're a super important guy! He's certainly not the first big shot she's ever met, but they really are a different sort of person, huh? Kyoko's eyes widen, and she nods slowly. ]

Um--nothing as nice as all that, just the foolishness of youth and innocence. [ She said it easily, if a bit dryly, but fluttered a hand to move the topic along. ] But what technology company is it? If you don't mind saying--it's just that if I've heard of it, it'll mean we're from the same world, most likely!

[runs_on_batteries]

[That was him being humble. She really didn't want to hear him when he's bragging.

He smiled, clearly approving of that answer to go to Tokyo.]

It would. [But she didn't recognize his name or face immediately so, probably not. Still, he'd humor her. It would be nice to have someone from his world, after all.]

Stark Industries based in New York. What year are you from?

[daikonrose]

[ Internally, she breathed a sigh of relief that he didn't need any more details than that; while the circumstances behind her move to Tokyo aren't a secret, it's not a story she's ever proud to tell.

She'll just give a rueful nod at that information. ]

It was 2015 when I was there last, so... unless Stark Industries doesn't get really big until later, it's a no-go. Jeez, there are way too many different Earths to keep track of, at this point!

[runs_on_batteries]

[He laughed at that.]

Clearly too many.

Anyway, it was a pleasure meeting you, Kyoko. I'd better get to handing out work assignments since people are arriving. If you know Pyra, she's the one making the pizzas so she's handling the toppings or tell me when you get here.

[daikonrose]

Ah--yes, I've met her! But really don't worry so much about feeding me. The labor comes first!

[ She grins, completely gung-ho, and then throws up a hand in a salute. ]

I'll be on my way!

[ And with that, the feed ends. ]