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You know, we have a lot of really talented people here. Not that we didn't before -- us imports have always been pretty on top of things, but I think it goes without saying that without the talent and skill of everyone, there'd probably be a few of us that would be dead right about now. Or at least we'd have died. So, I don't think anyone's said it yet, but thanks, to everyone who helped get us out of there.

[ And there's a pause there, he's trying to be nice, and his ego is suffering. ]

I'd like to say we could have done it ourselves, but... well, you can't always predict for unpredictability, and getting us quickly could have been what saved our lives.

But, that's not the only reason I'm here. It's been a busy couple of weeks, not just from our unfortunate attempt to go to space, but for me personally. [ He indicates behind him, it's obviously an office, more strewn with metal and wires and parts than anything else. It's, frankly, an absolute mess. ] I got the loan a few weeks ago, but other than a few people I've gotten in on the ground floor, we haven't had much opportunity for hiring. Startups are always complicated.

But I'm happy to say, that if you want to work in tech and R&D, you should probably come talk to me. I can't promise high wages -- yet -- but I take care of my people, and with a few choice inventions, we'll be able to hit the ground running, and I'd like to see anyone with talent come talk to me. I promise, you won't regret it.

At least, you won't if you don't mind working for me.

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I'm not that kind of person, just so you know. I simply prefer behind honest about these things.

Uh huh. Alright? [ A beat. ] Just so you know, I might be a little paranoid, but I'm not that paranoid.

That wont bother me at all. You're not that paranoid after all.

[Making fun of him? Yeah, sure, why not.]

[ A snort. ]

Uh huh. Good to know.

Is there anything else we should know about each other, then? Phone numbers, hobbies, favorite colors?

[Years of practice has allowed to keep a straight face.]

We'll handle most of the deeply sensitive and personal questions when we get you in and signed on.

[ Good thing, because he is Tony Stark, and there's a line between joking and serious, and he's treading that line neatly. ]

I'd rather avoid questions about my dissolute youth, thank you.

[... Well it's only half a joke, but less "dissolute" and more "violent".]

Well, I think I can avoid questions like that. We all have one, and I'm not really all that interested in revisiting mine either.

Glad to have that scratched off then. Swapping stories of growing pains is not quite what I'd call proper employee-employer bonding.

[ The face he makes... ]

Yeah, I think I'll pass as well.

[There's the small, mischievous smile. It's finally showed up on his face.]

I look forward to your call then, Mr. Stark.

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