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[definingfuture]

[He's overdue for this, it's true. But Tony has been poking around before committing to an introduction. He doesn't rush in quite as recklessly these days thanks to his time with SHIELD. Trying to think more like a spy has paid off in that sense. He connects to the MID, sending his image using a camera that does not look attached to his arm. In fact, it seems to be showing a full body shot, with the camera somewhere across the room.]

My name is Tony Stark. For those who know me, I'm declaring this an emergency in neutral space. Everyone is an ally out here unless you prove otherwise.

For those I haven't met, I'd be happy to change that. Since we're all working together on this problem it doesn't hurt to make more friends. I'm sure everyone has the same goal right now and the more we work together, the faster it will go.

That said, if there's anything I can do for you, let me know. I'm guessing some of us might have arrived a little worse off than others. Just look me up if you need a hand.

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[innovention]

Stark, huh?

[Hi, Tony. Have your pops. Well, not your pops, what with the whole lacking-blue-eyes-and-height thing going on, but details. Forgive him if he's looking a little incredulous, because, you know, doppelgangers and sons and all. He also looks about fifty years too young to give a good scolding.]

Well, that explains a lot. [He doesn't sound upset, though, just thoughtful.] Expecting a lot of people to know you all the way out here?

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[definingfuture]

[Well, that's awkward. He thought he was ready for this, but now here he is, talking to his old man and maybe he really wasn't so ready. The other familiar names needed to see his face, which was what brought him to this point, but he was hoping by now to have a better idea of what he would say if Howard answered.

Here goes nothing.]

You don't get a monopoly on the name, unfortunately. I hope that isn't a disappointment for you.

[He's trying to appear casual. How does one talk to their father when they barely remember how decent conversations went? He was a lot younger then. "Look what I made" probably won't cut it.]

I do expect that, actually. It's a big name.

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[innovention]

[Given how young Howard is right now, "Look what I made" would probably be exactly the right way to strike up a conversation. As it is right now, though, he's trying to figure out which one of them is more on the defensive.]

I noticed. Looks like I'm outnumbered two to one. [He lets himself smile, easy and a little wry.] Is it? I've heard it's a name that's gotten out of the weapons game.

[Which is... yeah. Not a bad thing, but not really something he ever expected. If it's still true for thisStark, then maybe it's a welcome inevitability.]

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[a_shadow]

Not everyone is going to be eager to make friends just because you say you're friendly.

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[definingfuture]

True, but I think we could all use some friends given our current situation. We're sort of stuck relying on each other anyway. Might as well make the best of it.

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[a_shadow]

We do have that. But I tend to think of those things in terms of alliances.

[ At least until someone really manages earn her trust. ]

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[noassgardian]

[Well, there's a familiar face. There seems to be a lot of those around here. Whether it's one that will recognize him in return or not, he's not sure, but...

In the end, he pops on video.]

It might take people a little while to feel like everyone is an ally.

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[definingfuture]

[There's one check in. Good. Tony inclines his head slightly to acknowledge that point, but he looks mostly unfazed by the logic.]

We've apparently got the time. I know it'll take some work, but I would like to keep everyone on the same page. At least for now.

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[noassgardian]

A lot of time, probably. There are a bunch of people to get home.

[He pauses, shrugging his shoulders.]

Have you gotten a closer look at these MIDs, by the way?

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[theoldmansback]

[The plots thickens. Jadzia had already meant one man who'd introduced himself as Tony Stark and now here was another. Unexpectedly though (you know if you were used to parallel universes) they didn't look that alike, save for taste in facial hair. But the personality? Too simililar for it to just be too men who happened to share a common name.]

Ah, so, Tony...is Tony okay? Mr. Stark? Seems like there's an awful lot of that last name around here. Any relation?

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[definingfuture]

[He smiles with a mildly pained resignation at her comment. Who knew sharing could get this bad? Not that he doesn't like himself. (He mostly likes himself.) But this is a lot of family in a short time and he's not sure what he really thinks of it all yet.]

Tony's just fine. It's... yes. I've noticed that too. Maybe it's a fashion statement.

[Side-stepping the real answer just a bit. That's technically not avoidance, right? He's delaying. Yeah.]

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[theoldmansback]

I guess there are worse ones...

[Fashion statements, that is.]

You must have a lot of enemies back home, if your first public act is to declare neutral space.

[There's no judgement there, just curiosity. There are plenty of people and groups back home that would cause her do the same if she'd caught wind of them here. Really, she's somewhat impressed by his practicality.]

[vengeance_driven]

I think with all the Steve Rogers I have met and all the Tony Starks I have met I feel like I am to work on a chess set of eagles and whiskey bottles.

[definingfuture]

[Ouch. He doesn't quite manage to resist flinching at that.]

Really? In that case, it's only fair you introduce yourself too. You already know multiple of me but I don't think I've seen your face before.

[vengeance_driven]

[If he knew how much Niko liked Vodka and disliked America, that statement would make a little more sense.]

Niko Bellic.

And yeah, it happens in places like this. Don't worry about it. You might run into a me who likes pogo sticks. Who the fuck knows anymore.

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[exteroception]

[As far as Matt can tell there aren't many names he recognises on board and those he does know are definitely not their enemies. Tony's words by itself would have elicited confusion, but when he listens closer to the recording it's the absence of a repulsor tech node makes clear reference to what Tony knows.

Registration.

Of course Matt would have been on the anti-registration side... if he was actually around and not just letting Danny run around in his costume. However that was in the past and Tony has recently garnered a lot of goodwill from Matt after rescuing him from Latveria.]

That's a very generous offer, Stark.

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[definingfuture]

Just trying to do my part.

[He's a little stiff when he says that. Not harsh or defensive, but he is trying a bit harder to make his point. Just in case. He's tired of doing damage control and frankly he expects Matt to be smart enough not to tangle with him out of the comfort of his home turf anyway. Of the two of them, Tony's pretty confident that he's got the advantage in an unfamiliar environment.

But if he can settle things without starting a pissing contest? He'd rather do that.]

Besides, you know I hate to say this, but I think we need the help.

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[thegoodlighter]

Good to see people on board willing to step up and encourage cooperation. I'm grateful for your offer.

If only more inhabitants shared your attitude right now.

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[definingfuture]

[He answers the text without breaking the video which is one advantage to changing your whole biology.]

I'm glad someone thinks so. I was starting to wonder if everyone else was against the idea of working together.

[fight4theusers]

[Tron has already met one man named Tony Stark here on the ship, and he wonders briefly if this is the same one. It takes him a moment to note the slight differences, but they are there.]

That seems a logical approach to take. Though I do not think everyone will automatically be allies aboard this ship, even if we are all in the same situation.

[definingfuture]

[Tony is trying to reason with multiple people at once and Tron isn't the first one to voice that point. He holds back his disappointment as much as he can, but it still bleeds into his expression.]

That's... that's fair. I mean, I don't expect everyone to team up right away. We're all surprised. But so far everyone seems friendly. No homicidal maniacs as far as I've seen, so that's a good sign. We can try to be neighborly, at least. If I could cook, I'd offer to make a pie. Maybe someone else can help us out with that.

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[novacharge]

Taking you up on your offer means knowing what you do, first.

Can't say I don't agree about the rest. It's proven to be effective back in my universe.

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[definingfuture]

Okay, that's fair. I'm an engineer. Mechanical. Also not that bad with electronics and experimental space tech if that's your thing. I've been in the inventing game before. That's fun.

[He is the best at answers.]

And we don't know how long this is going to take or what we're going to deal with, so this is a good place to start. See? Genius.

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[anotheroldsoldier]

Name a meeting place and meet me there in an hour. Somewhere quiet.

[He's not big on talking over these things. They're probably monitored. Actually he really just wants his off his fucking hand, he can see the usefulness but without some serious tampering, it doesn't feel right to do anything important with it.]

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[definingfuture]

Front window. Might as well get a good look now.

[Tony ends the connection and goes to meet Bucky at the observation window on the bow of the Moira. He actually does want to get a better look at where they are headed and how the ship's bow looks up close. It's also a spot that fewer people are likely to hang out in.]

Run into anything good on your way up?