16th Command; video

[aggravating]

[The video clicks on to Tony looking harried and, well, sleep deprived in the lab he's been given access to. He should probably be sleeping, considering he should really be off his leg still and it's like, ass o'clock, but who's keeping track, right?

Also, he might just be waving at the camera with the skeleton of what seems to be a robotic arm.]

So, I have things. And I've kind of forgotten who they're for. Well, okay, no. This- [Have some robotic skeleton fingers wiggling] -is the only one I'm still not sure on, so if you're missing an arm and looking to gain one of the metal, not-so-organic kind, hi. Tony Stark. I'll be your creepy prosthetic tailor for the duration of your stay here. Tips appreciated.

That said, anyone want anything robotic improved, I'm looking for projects that hopefully won't end up in a miniature robot invasion this time around. So if you want an alarm clock that doubles as a taser, toaster, microwave, and guard dog, you're listening to the right broadcast.

[Thaaaaat being said, he has a few private call-outs to make, so. Bye, barge.]

[Private to Dean]
I have a present for you. [And no, unfortunately, it isn't an automatic toilet cleaner.]

[Private to Natasha]
I have a few things. Also, you owe me Russian lessons. [And if his tone is a little less asshole-ish than the rest of his broadcast it's completely just part of her imagination.]

[Private to Duo]
So, that robot pet thing. I have it. Pretty much bulletproof and self-repairing. To a point. Sophisticated, kinda independent AI with basic protocols and a developing personality. Also to a point. Consider it a less annoying, more advanced Furby. Probably going to be a work in progress until I can get it to just the right specs, so expect some upgrades and tweaks to be needed.

[Private to Charles]

[This message is... well, it's a little harder to get going. There's a long moment of silence as Tony just sits in the lab Charles has let him run "wild" in, turning a piece of metal over and over in his hands. Finally, he lets out a breath of air and looks square at the camera]

I'm an alcoholic. And I might need some help handling it.

Comments

[ Private : Video ]

[surfaceshine]

[Have a wary hunter, Tony. Justifiably, we feel.]

For me? You shouldn't have. Or maybe you should've, I dunno. Is it bigger than a breadbox?

[ Private ]

[lastincident]

You know I really ought to drop by and see your lab. [ and you know be your pal because you sound like you need it, T-Man. ]

[megamind]

[ And now, high pitched alien outrage. ]

What did it take for you to get a lab?

[ This is one incredibly irritated alien. ]

[thestarspangledman]

An alarm clock that doubles as a taser sounds a little ....dangerous. What if you were half asleep and accidentally tased yourself?

[Video//Private]

[silvestris]

I'm going to bet you're a whiz with welding.

[Private]

[notiaraincluded]

Actually, I've got a project in mind that might be right up your alley. And it'll probably be a lot bigger than an alarm clock.

[private. because sometimes Ladd has Good Ideas]

[thestarishere]

[Ladd's peering at you with no small amount of interest, Tony. Peering and leaning in towards the screen, one eye screwed up as he thinks and looks around the room on the other end, and then he retreats and grins widely. The shark who's suddenly hit upon a very, very good idea.

...for sharks, anyway.]

What about if you've already got a metal arm an' might be in the market for an upgrade?

[private]

[deadliestviper]

[Tony, you ass. How dare you be so obnoxious and yet so talented. Now she's going to have to talk to you.]

A regular taser couldn't take you long. What would it take?

[Private]

[wedonot]

[That was honestly not what he'd been expecting to hear when his communicator had let him know he had a message from Tony waiting, and while he knows Tony well enough by now to know that whatever was following was going to be something serious and not his usual asshole attention seeking self that... still wasn't it.

So Charles looks a little surprised and takes a moment himself to figure out what to say to that.]

Alright. Where would you like to start?

[secretasshole]

[Hi Tony, you're gonna talk about robots? You're gonna get the attention of this guy. B)]

Miniature robot invasion?

[Private]

[persuadeyou]

[Wow it sure dose take her a long time to reply to this, doesn't it. But she is just pretending like nothing is out of the norm, so don't you dare pity her.]

What things?

[Private]

[doctor_j_crane]

I hope you'll appreciate that the lab staff, engine room technicians and infirmary staff will want to examine any of your creations before they're attached to people.