video; un: superhiro

[microbrobotics]

[ The feed focuses in on a dark-haired teenager sitting on a chair in the middle of ... well. It's junk? Definitely junk, though it's currently floating in midair, like about six exploded diagrams all intermingled and hanging out at once. ]

Okay. I've already been here like twice, so I don't need the usual stuff about how housing works, and swear-ins, and blah blah whatever blah. Buuuut it's been three years since I was last here, so updates? Updates would be great.

[ He swivels in his chair, reaching out to adjust one of the parts in midair. ]

Anyway. I'm Hiro and I'm a tech genius. Also apparently Stark bailed somewhere in the last three years, so I'm out of work? Which sucks. It's such a pain finding somewhere that will hire a teenager for actual work without it being an "internship" or crap like that.

[ A tiny flying robot drifts over, handing Hiro a can of soda. ]

So I'm changing it up. Freelance only. I can build pretty much anything if you've got the resources for it, buuuut robots and superhero armor are my strong points. Also built a wicked holodeck back home, just saying.

Comments

video;

[recommendations]

Oh wow, three years. I was only gone a year before the Porter brought me back.

..Well, there's another Porter city, now. I don't think Jeopardy would have been here three years ago.

[microbrobotics]

[ Judging by Hiro's eyes widening, it sure wasn't. ]

Wait what? Seriously? Where is it? Please tell me we finally have one on the West coast.

Voice | un “Deku”

[heroondecku]

[Okay so.

So.

There are a lot of things in this video that have his attention. Many questions to be asked, lines of professional inquiry to be investigated, cool things to nerd at.

BUT ALSO]

Please tell me that’s your Quirk.

[There’s already the obvious clunking and shuffling of someone trying to prop up their comm and messing with papers. Priorities, he has them!]

[microbrobotics]

[ Hiro keeps the video feed running, but he really doesn't care if it's audio or video, really. He just kind of blinks, confused. ]

Uh, what's a Quirk?

[bifroster]

You've been here multiple times and have retained your memories upon coming back?

[She thinks she's only met one other person who has had that experience, but she might not be sure.]

But cool robot. Freelancing might be the way to go, since internships are a horrible institution anyways.

[microbrobotics]

Yep. Kept 'em both times too. Though honestly I don't remember much about the second time? Like, it's a blur.

[ Because it was three years ago and his player can't be assed to look it up, okay. ]

Seriously. I only took the one with Krei because he's an idiot who needed me to protect him.

Video; un: Mysterio

[mysterioisthetruth]

A tech genius, huh?

And if you're talking about Tony Stark, you can do far better than working for him.

I could use a technical assistant if you're not all talk.

[microbrobotics]

[ Hiro brightens with interest. ]

Depends on the tech. I only work on cool stuff.

video;

[genuinewrestleboy]

[ Caspar's been here a couple months now but modern technology always has new things to throw at him and these little robot things are new! ]

Whoa, what are those things? And what's the difference between normal armor and superhero armor?

[microbrobotics]

What, these?

[ He holds out his hand and a tiny, chubby white robot lands, blinking at the camera with its tiny, beady eyes. ]

This is a Baymini. I made 'em the last time I was here. And I can demonstrate the armor, but you're gonna have to hold onto your butt.

[tadeadshi]

good to know you're still a show off

[microbrobotics]

exCUSE you
i need to make an impression here
and as much as i appreciate that full bank account tech is expensive

ID reads "All Might"

[onederfulhero]

Building support items is a great job for a hero! Not everyone has the skill, and so your expertise will be valued, I hope!

[microbrobotics]

I mean, that's the idea, yeah. Ideally the money kind of value, but I'll also take "helping people because they need something really cool built."

voice

[fauxmarth]

Greetings, Hiro. Your departure must've been timed in such a way that our paths never crossed...however, that is neither here nor there.

As for keeping you up-to-date...regarding Stark? He was a traitor. And yes, he left. I imagine you'll find much better opportunities than someone like him.

[microbrobotics]

Yeah, you don't sound familiar, so probably not.

Also what. How the hell is Stark a traitor?

video;

[a_gaggle_of_ghosties]

[Oh good, someone whose idea of cutting edge technology might actually be on par with his own galaxy's. Potentially even slightly ahead. And while Nox was certainly no billionaire genius playboy philanthropist, he did have some additional funding for the imPort museum that could be allocated to something more useful.]

I do not believe I would be able to offer anything in the way of permanent employment, but I could use someone with an advanced understanding of technology and engineering. Predominantly for architectural work, but I do have another project that may benefit from your insight as well.

Though the latter is something that would be best discussed in person, considering I can't say my trust in the security of this network is limitless.

[Because that's not suspicious at all coming from someone dressed like an evil space cultist.]

[microbrobotics]

[ Woooow. Doing work for an evil space cultist is not usually his MO. Definitely going to set a failsafe before doing anything in person. ]

Okay, you got my interest. But if that second one turns out to be supervillain stuff, I'm not doing it.

video.

[hot_handed]

If you're such a genius, why're you back here?

[microbrobotics]

[ Oh hey. It's the guy who called Tadashi an asshole. ]

'Cause? This place is cool? And my brother is here.

[dragony]

Took you long enough. [ EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE SOURPUSS. ] Welcome back.

As far as updates, you missed the whole narrowly-averted end of the world. Congratulations. It sucked. Also, Stark bailed last summer, but went full douchebag before he left. Actually worse than his mildly-tolerable usual self, so there might be congratulations in order there, too. [ it really shouldn't be a surprise that she didn't like him... does she ever like anybody though. mystery. ]

Any time pass on your end?

[microbrobotics]

Ruka! You're still here!

[ It's not actual surprise; Tadashi told him. But hey, he's still delighted. ]

Yeah, somebody told me about Stark. That sucks. And yeah, it's been a year for me. I've punched so many supervillains.

[ video ] » ID: Wanda Maximoff

[divaricate]

Welcome.. back? [ Some people love this world, some hate it. ] Stark ported out last summer, yeah. I came from a world similar to his, but not exactly the same, alternate universes, et cetera, you probably know how it is. But, uh, in the last three years... world-almost-ending, new porter city, a new long standing threat that got dealt with, those are probably the highlights.

[microbrobotics]

Oh hey, cool Nice to meet you then.

... So what's up with the world ending, anyway?

[iminthebook]

Welcome back. I don't think we met if I was here when you last arrived, but I'm Harry Dresden, and I work at the Heropa Organization for imPort Education, or HOPE, for short.

[ Harry is sitting in a classroom, at a desk, a blackboard behind his head comparing timelines of American History between multiple Earths. He nods, grinning. ]

If I can help at all, please let me know.

[microbrobotics]

[ Uh oh. You look suspiciously like a responsible adult. Hiro narrows his eyes. ]

I'm a sophomore in college. So ... thanks, but no thanks.

[khajidont]

[ Jaime knew that Hiro had come back -- but still! How weird to see his dorky little face again! ]

Hey, Hiro. Welcome back. And be careful who you give your tech to, all right?

[microbrobotics]

[ Just as dorky as it always was. He's a little older, but not by much. ]

Hey, I'm being careful. No supervillain jobs this time.

video;

[pullsheavendown]

Sheesh, three years? The porter's really weird about people's time.

What's the weirdest thing you ever built?

[microbrobotics]

Uh ... I mean, basically anything for Fred counts, I guess. He has a lizard suit and his upgrades are weird.

video;

[heliophilic]

The world almost ended. Clearly we're all still here. Fates seem to be gone.

And I could use someone whose specialities include robots and holodeck. [There's a pause as he thinks back.] Remember imPocreats?

The cute ones, not the city-destroying ones.

[microbrobotics]

[ He has to frown and think a little. ]

Not ringing a bell, nope. My memories are mostly intact? But I still kinda went home for a year, so I forgot some stuff the normal way.

text; UN: Pidge

[pidgewidgeon]

Ooooh, another tech genius? This place is getting flooded with us.

I'm Pidge. Nice to meet you.

[microbrobotics]

oh hey cool
the more the merrier
means we can swap tech

[threeisapattern]

did you say you built a holodeck

[microbrobotics]

sure did
with the help of a contractor, but i did all the tech work