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[mathemagier]

So it occurs to me that there are different forces at work here, among even the imPort population. I confess to have no real understanding of these political intricacies, but feel as though it's important to remain aware of the influences permeating our own subculture of sorts. So far RISE and the Justice League have been spoken of in passing, but what are these organizations and are there any others? An overview would be appreciated.

I feel I should also express my thanks to those that met with myself and my colleague last month before the swear-in, as well as to those that assisted us during the event itself. We are most grateful. We've decided to take employment at StarkTech for the time being, where we'll be heading up a new biotechnological division.

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Never will I understand the desire to erect a wall in the face of opposition.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

I told you to call him Shield Man or he's never going to notice this post.

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[mathemagier]

It's called a blanket statement, Newton. I don't need his attention specifically. I'm sure he aided many others.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

Yeah, but there were TWO people who specifically helped us: Shield Guy and Qubit, and we've already thanked Qubit. Or I have. Maybe you've been negligent. Not much left to blanket.
Unless you're thanking the taxi drivers and those LOVELY hotel clerks?

[mathemagier]

Well there's no harm in doing so a second time, and I hardly think 'Shield Man' is an appropriate form of address.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Maybe it's his name, you don't know. At least he might see it? I mean, I'd accept Guy With Monster Tattoos if they didn't know my name.

Unless....you don't really WANT him to see.

[mathemagier]

Don't be absurd; I'm sure that's not his name. And just because your standards are negligible doesn't mean everyone else's are. I certainly wouldn't respond to that if I were you.

Whether he sees it or not is up to chance. Should we ever run across him again, I fully intend to thank him personally.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Well you're stuffy and picky. And it could be his alter ego, ok. Maybe he moonlights as a superhero.

Oh, I see! Personally!

[mathemagier]

Good God Newton, have some decency.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Okay, okay, but don't tell me you didn't think he was hot. I mean, assuming you remember much from that night.

[mathemagier]

I recall far too much with clarity, but I wasn't exactly focused on his appearance at the time.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Right! Of course, but just saying. Not quite Pentecost, but like...Raleigh with a shield. If you're into that kind of thing.

[mathemagier]

Are you trying to tell me something, Newton.

[driftsintobuffetline]

I'm TRYING to be a good best friend and help a guy out. I'm saying he MIGHT BE your type. Look, this Best Friend thing is new, ok, but pretty sure wingman is in the job description.

[mathemagier]

For the love of God Newton, if I should ever require your assistance, I will ask for it.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Geez, man. Trying to help you out.

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[mathemagier]

You could do with a considerable amount of subtlety if that was the case.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

Subtlety never got me anywhere.

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[mathemagier]

Mostly I imagine, because you don't possess any of it.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

Maybe my subtlety is too subtle for you to see.

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[mathemagier]

I would be considerably impressed if that were the case. However, I'm fairly certain that's nowhere close to the truth.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

Whatever.

I'll be the most subtle roommate you ever had,dude.

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[mathemagier]

Yes, I'm sure it'll be entirely different from the lab.

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[driftsintobuffetline]

If you don't like it, you know by now where to stick it.

Buying duct tape right now (and paint, FYI. If you don't want chalkboard walls again, speak now or forever hold your peace. Now's also the time to say if you want green instead of black). I haven't seen the place. We might not be able to actually divide it, but the point still stands.

[mathemagier]

Very mature, Newton.

I'll inform you now that I will not be cleaning up after you, but nor will I live in filth, so we'll need to come to some sort of alternative division of responsibility.

[driftsintobuffetline]

I said I was subtle, not mature.

Thanks, mom.

No, but are you seriously telling me we...two thirty-six year old men... are going to need a chore chart/wheel?