MARK III | video | backdated to arrival

[mechanica]

[ To anyone who was around when Tony Stark made his first appearance on the network, this was definitely the complete opposite. For one, he hadn't even gone to the effort of getting out of the damn pod yet. Was he just going to stay there? Maybe. Maybe the pod was home now. The video set up itself was nothing more than his phone at a selfie angle. He really didn't look like he gave a shit this time around. ]

You know what, Genessia? You did it. You got me. I've been one-upped. What's the saying? Kidnap me once, shame on you; kidnap me twice, shame on me? [ He shrugged about as well as he could, but considering the position he was in and that he'd come with an Iron Man suit this time, it was a pretty awful shrug. ] I'd ask what's been going on since the last time I was around like I'm sure every other poor sap unfortunate enough to end up here twice does, but my guess is absolutely nothing interesting since the spirits that be decided they needed me and my rock star attitude back in action. I was actually working on not being a total diva all the time, but since that's clearly what's required I'll have to make an exception and put a hold on bettering myself.

First things first, though? I'm gonna to need someone to give me a really rad reason to move. Like, seriously. I get that I just woke up but I could legit go for a nap right now and I'm not really feeling any incentive to leave my safe and familiar cave home. Please advise ASAP. Thanks.

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[pianola]

Forgive me.

By all means. The suit you will be found in looks nice enough to serve as funeral attire.

[ Same tone. Same expression.

Same inner amusement, though, in offering that line. She missed certain people from her world. ]

[ Video ]

[mechanica]

Well damn. What kind of funerals do you go to? [ He paused for just a second. ] Actually, I might be digging my grave even further by asking that.

[ Video ]

[pianola]

Why dig it at all?

[ A pause. ]

Being dry sounds less dull.

[ Video ]

[mechanica]

I don't see any volunteers. Someone has to get the job done.

I'm sorry, did you just heavily imply that I'm dull?

[ Video ]

[pianola]

Maybe you should just ask.

[ So deadpan. So blank. ] Why would I do that?

Sitting in a pool of water sounds very interesting.

[ Video ]

[mechanica]

Ahem. Excuse me, deadpan yet acerbic stranger, will you please dig my grave for me?

It's extremely interesting. You have no idea.

[ Video ]

[pianola]

I'll get right on it.

As it will encourage you to leave the Bay at last.

[ Video ]

[mechanica]

Nice. Do you, like, charge extra if I ask that this grave has enough room for both me and all of my earthly possessions? I was hoping we could cut a deal since the only things I'm possessing at the moment are things already on my person.

[ Video ]

[pianola]

The offer was for a grave, not a tomb.

[ A small pause. She hasn't blinked, or even breathed, during this entire conversation, of course. ]

Unless you preferred a structure above ground, which would then be a mausoleum.

I can make certain that building is quite damp, as well.