eluvio | video; user: i.m.ironman

[ When the feed click on, Tony manages to look annoyed and impressed all at once (you know, those emotions that he manages to bring out in other people pretty much all the time). He is sitting at a desk, the communicator propped up against something, and he has a small screwdriver (the micro kind) between his teeth as he speaks.]

So just how much shit am I going to get in if I try to take this apart and merge it with my Stark Phone? Not that I really care about how much shit I get in, but-- I mean, it is shiny new alien tech and you just gave it to me, you gotta know I'm gonna try taking it apart.

[ And figuring out ways to hack it. And make it better. And--

He takes the micro screwdriver out of his mouth and flashes a sharp smile.]

Also, as far as kidnappings go, this has gotta be one of the nicer ones, so no complaints here. Though I gotta know; anywhere I can get my hands on some more tools? Maybe a spare communicator, or three, or maybe an interface with the ship's core navigational systems...

[ That last one is said with only the slightest hint of 'I'm kidding' (because he isn't kidding, he is going to look for one no matter how much he has already been told 'NO', that's just like taunting him ok).]

Oh, and where might I find alcohol? Is that a thing in this section of space? I hope it is because I really don't want to try distilling my own shit again, that was a disaster the first three times and I really don't think I have managed to get better.

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I think they have a bar here...

Is it really a good idea to try to interface with the core navigational systems?

They better, space is far too vast to be without one.

Also, when it's me, everything is a terrible idea but that just means it has to be done. I mean, c'mon, aren't you a little curious about what else is going on here?

And this ship seems to have everything. I work for a greetings card company. On a space ship.

And yeah, I'm really curious actually. Like extremely curious. I'm also a little afraid of sci-fi armageddon, and that sounds like the start of one of many sci-fi armageddon possbilities.

Yeah, I hear you on that one. I work at a diner. As a roller skating waiter, why is that even in space? I mean, I have come across weirder things in space, but this is still pretty weird.

Perfect, when I finally get around to hacking the necessary systems, I will let you know if your fears of an armageddon are unfounded or not. Though, honestly, most universe ending things have more of that weird looming sense of doom. And way more angry robots.

Those are even out of style on Earth. That's really weird in space.

There's still time for those kinds of things. Plus it doesn't have to be a universe-wide armageddon. A miniature spaceship one would be just as concerning and maybe have less doom.

Or not. This is my first time on a spaceship. Probably why I keep preparing for the worst.

Maybe a throwback? Nostalgia? An odd relic that was transported here inter-dimensionally and no one told the ship that it was old school?

You have a point, but honestly, this place lacks some serious doom vibes. Except the fact that we can't go near the navigational deck. That... that's weird. And suspicious. I like to know who's driving me around in space. Except when it's Rocket, because I can usually tell when it's him.

First time in space? At least they aren't asking you to fight a war?

That's probably the most likely option. Do you get a lot of customers?

That's definitely weird. But I don't know, someone mentioned some kind of doom things. A planet was destroyed recently...

Yeah. I think I'm among the few who's never been to space? But yeah, it's nice not to be in a war this time.

No idea, just got the designation. I need to learn how to roller skate first.

And wait, you have been to war but not to space? That-- damn, kid.

[ And cue Tony's desire to adopt and protect the smols. Sorry Clary. ]

You don't know how? I thought maybe you did and that's why you got assigned to that.

More like war was starting to build up in my world. It was just starting. [ And already her brother was taken by the other side... ] So the timing of this place isn't great, but I have the feeling it's like that for a lot of people. So I'm hardly alone, at least.

Nope. Gonna hope that I have the ability to learn how to do that as quickly as I learn most other things. Otherwise this might be embarrassing as all hell.

Or hilarious.

And maybe this pace will be a reprieve from war? Having gone through that-- yeah, space is way better than war. By a lot.

If you want some help practicing, I can offer myself up for a partner. I don't know if I could teach it well, but I could try?

I promise not to laugh too much.

So far I'm liking space, a lot. It'd be nice to go home, but there's worse things than being on a spaceship apparently. I take it you've been to space before?

That-- you sure you just don't want first row seats to my embarrassment? I mean, I am not gonna say no, I can use all the help I can get, but--

Yeah, been to space a few times. None of them this, uh, involuntary ? Or without imminent threat of some kind of universe ending disaster either, actually. This is like a space vacation. Minus, you know, the weird kidnapping aspect.

It can be a little bit of both, right? I'm kidding, I really just thought I'd offer some help. I've done it before, after all, so I thought I should put that outdated skill to some good use.

Accidental kidnapping?

Have you been in wars too?

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