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[modelsixtythree]

[The video clicks on to a dark-haired woman who is giving the device a slightly skeptical look. Her head his bare, but from the flashes of red and gold metal from the neck down, it’s safe to assume she’s fully armored otherwise and the helmet sits behind her, just barely in the frame. Once she notices the video is on, she gives it a tired-looking smile.] Hi. Can anyone tell me what universe this is? Nobody I talked to at the...portal seemed to know.

[The smile briefly turns into a grimace and she lifts a hand to rub her face before suddenly seeming to remember she’s still wearing her gauntlets. The hand drops back out of frame.] It should be 3490, but I can't tell if I just crossed space or hopped the multiverse or...what just happened at all. [She sighs but makes herself smile again. It's the tabloid smile. It doesn't mean much, but it does look good.]

My name is Natasha Stark, if that helps.

[There a movement like she's going to turn the video off before she pauses.] I don't suppose there's any use anyone could find for an engineer? I think better when I have something to work on. And I'd rather not just be cooped up here. Wherever here is.

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Re: Video

[modelsixtythree]

[Natasha's smile goes slightly wry.] Less needing something to get worked on and more looking for work. I am an engineer. I just...it would be nice to have something to focus on.

Re: Video

[justice_from_above]

[She chuckles.]

I can get behind that sentiment. What sort of work have you done in the past?

[modelsixtythree]

Uhm. Pretty much any kind of engineering you can think of? Computer, mechanical, structural, electrical. Some inventing. And I'm pretty good at running businesses, but I get the feeling that's going to be less useful here.

[justice_from_above]

You'd be surprised - considering we're in charge of making our own salaries here, and not everyone is versed in bookkeeping or how to run a business in the first place, you might actually get some traction out of that skill.

But the engineering ... I would be interested in talking shop with you sometime. I'm not one myself but I own a suit with was created and upgraded by good engineers; I can appreciate solid craftsmanship.

[modelsixtythree]

Suit, huh? [That's definitely gotten Natasha's attention. She grins.] I can safely say I've got some experience there. Talking shop sounds good. [And it would be something almost normal. Or however normal things are likely to get around here.]

[justice_from_above]

Just let me know when you're free, we can meet up for coffee or something.

[modelsixtythree]

[She can't help a laugh] I have nothing but time at the moment.

[justice_from_above]

Well, in that case; I'm off of assignment for the moment with a wealth of free time myself. How are you feeling about a late lunch?

[modelsixtythree]

Sounds perfect. Just let me know where I'm going.

[justice_from_above]

How about here? [She includes the address of Miller's diner in Region 1, where she's been spending a lot of time recently.]

[modelsixtythree]

That will work fine,

What was your name again?