Ver 5.2 | Video

[liverletdie]

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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[liverletdie]

I thought we might switch things up, but if all you're interested in is the same old routine, I'm more than happy to do that, too. I do believe in Registration, and if you want to debate this, I can do it.

[ At some point, Tony Stark perfected the magnanimous, holier than thou attitude. ]

[notdaredevil]

[Tony used Moral High Ground!

...but, it failed!]

I said, and only said: "You've been productive." Where the hell are you finding the grounds to act like I'm trying to pick a fight with you over registration? Which makes me think you've just been waiting for a convenient excuse to bring it up again as soon as you could, no matter how flimsy the pretense. There something on your mind you maybe want to tell me, Tony?

[liverletdie]

Actually, no.

I know what everyone thinks I do in my spare time, I was just...manipulating the reputation a little bit. [ "poking fun" at himself. jeeze matt ]

You know, just to make sure you knew what I spent all of my spare time doing.

[notdaredevil]

It's obvious you're busy being a petty asshole.

[liverletdie]

I'm busy trying to start my own company, actually.

[notdaredevil]

One certainly never excluded the other before.

[liverletdie]

You know, when I'm starting companies, we're normally not in contact. [ pointedly ]

Running one and starting one is a completely different situation.

[notdaredevil]

I'll consider that a good thing. Since we're not normally in contact unless you want something.

[liverletdie]

So is this you trying to reach out? Because...you're not really doing a good job at it right now.