002 | Video

[modernmarvel]

[Tony flips on the video feed with a low groan, pinching the bridge of his nose. It's been awhile, Asgard. Who knew a verifiable genius could accidentally leave his bracelet... somewhere for long enough to go gray. This is why Pepper needs to get here ASAP.]

Anyone get the number of that bus or bilge snipe or whatever it was that trashed my workshop.

[Or earthquake.]

So, things I've learned this week. A) Don't lose your bracelet. B) If you do lose your bracelet be prepared to lose at least a month playing house with some of the natives. Not my idea of a vacation so far. I believe I was promised 72 virgins. Or was that another mythic paradise? I get them mixed up. C) I really can't be expected to keep up with that thing at all times. There has to be a back up protocol.

Anyway, you want help repairing the city? Then I'll need a few things:

[He ticks off a list on his fingers.]

A digital watch
A laptop or a cell phone. I'm not picky. As long as Steve Jobs didn't have a hand in its construction.
Welding gear and a soldering station.

...And a rundown of what I've missed while I was AWOL. Preferably over shawarma.

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Ah! I'm so sorry! My notifs have been borked!

[modernmarvel]

[He chuckles dryly.]

I knew you cared, Nat. I'm sure you were counting the days

...until you could declare me legally dead.

[A grin.]

And you know you need me. Even if it's just to keep Bruce entertained. We wouldn't want him getting bored.

[Don't remind him that he doesn't have his suit, okay? He's not useless. That's just hurtful.]

Besides, who would build you new toys?

not at all! /snugs

[redhourglass]

Of course I was. Who do you think would get all your stuff if you were dead?

[ have a smile in return. she returns to rolling her eyes, though. ]

Don't worry. I'm keeping him plenty entertained. Now, do you want the toys or not?

[modernmarvel]

And I thought I left it to the good doctor in my will.

[He pauses, tilting his head as he considers.]

Even if you've probably rigged them to explode. Or shoot me with some sort of tranq. ...Yes, I want my welcome-back presents. Bring them to the 'shop.

[redhourglass]

And you think that'll stop me?

[ she rolls her eyes at him. on second thought - that's a good idea. nothing to hurt him .. just enough to make him piss his pants a bit. perfect.

in any case: ]

I'll be by later today.

[modernmarvel]

Thanks, you're a doll.

[He'll pay for that remark later.]

[redhourglass]

[ you've earned yourself a slightly surprised look - and then a glare - before she cuts the connection. ]

[modernmarvel]

[Yep. Definitely going to pay for that. But it was worth it.]