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[definingfuture]

Tony's Mailbox.

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[dimlights]

Tony Stark. This is Howard Anthony Stark. Coincidence?

text;

[definingfuture]

I guess that depends of whether you believe in coincidences.

text, handle: srogers;

[ex_serum683]

Hey Tony, they have Bucky Bears in your universe?

text

[definingfuture]

What? Steve, you shouldn't be sharing your pet names like that. He might be sensitive about it.

text; handle: molly

[mollymocks]

you know how to work these device things right

[ As if they'd ever discussed it before. But Tony does tend to babble a lot, and Molly pays more attention than he likes to pretend. ]

text;

[definingfuture]

I know how to use a phone? Yeah, I know how to use them.

Are you having trouble finding something?

text » id: lucy

[detesting]

Hey, Tony right?
It's North, from the bar. I'm just messaging because I might have been a little. Too quick to anger. It's nothing personal.
What I mean is I guess I'm sorry for almost beating you up. You weren't actively trying to be a dick.

(p.s. ignore the ID)

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[definingfuture]

You remembered my name.

[Priorities.]

You were right. I was a dick. I shouldn't have gone looking like that without asking you first. I- I'm still getting used to this.

That's a bad excuse. I just. I am sorry and you have a right to be angry about it.

Is Lucy a friend?

UN: Barnes

[freightcars]

My name is Bucky Barnes, which I guess probably means something to you
Steve told me about you
A little, mostly
I don't know how much we have in common
Historically, I mean
So I guess I wanted to just
you know
find out, maybe hash things out if we gotta

If that's not okay or you'd rather not, that's
Fine, just say the word

[definingfuture]

[He's uneasy at first, on edge as soon as he sees the name it brings his stomach up to his chest. He swallows it back down, though, forcing calm into his response.]

Bucky.
Well, I wouldn't mind talking if you're sure you want to.

I get the impression "Stark" isn't exactly a great name to have in your world.
But I would like that. Talking to you.

call

[scientificist]

[Herbert's from the past and hates tiny phone keyboards so here he is, actually calling.]

[definingfuture]

[Tony has gotten used to Herbert just showing up now when he wants to be in the room, so the call is actually a surprise. Why, yes, he does notice who is calling him.]

Hey, what's up? Is everything all right?

text; shortly after the event if that's alright

[freightcars]

Sorry to bother you
Was kinda hoping you could gimme a price quote on your services, if you're even in business
Got sort of an engineering problem
Or a tech problem
Or both

[definingfuture]

You want me to make something.

[He's not sure how to feel about that.]

What are you looking for?

@sstrange, text.

[sorserer]

Hey. You okay?

[ even though stephen hasn't texted tony before, he's not actually the overfamiliar type. he's just also not a small talker anymore so he's getting the important question out there first. ]

text;

[definingfuture]

You mean have I been kidnapped and turned into a sex slave or more of a general "am I okay with this city" kind of thing?

[Tony is very helpful. see? It's like auto-fill trying to give you suggestions!]

misfire; un: capt.rogers

[captenacious]

I know what a goddamn prostate is.

[definingfuture]

Kind of concerning that you felt the need to clarify that to begin with. Having trouble finding something, Steve?

misfire // un: ikol

[yoursavior]

[ The photo is a little blurry, and poorly lit, but it's obviously Loki–and even if he's sent it, it's obviously not Loki who's taken it, because: there Loki is, kneeling, and both of his hands are occupied. It's taken from the point of view of whomever Loki is kneeling before–the owner of the cock that Loki has in his grip, pushed up against his cheek, hard enough so that it's clear that this is the before photo.

Loki looks up at the camera, a little hazily, and it's unclear if he's inebriated or just lust-addled. Maybe both, judging by how hard Loki is, his trousers unclasped so that he can take himself in hand. It's certainly not something he would have sent to Tony Stark, of any variety, after he'd gone on so much about the whole kneeling thing in front of him, but–he's developed a little bit of a habit for things not quite working out as he intends them to. ]

[definingfuture]

[Whoa. Tony did notice Loki was around -- once he knew there was one, he was too much of a network stalker not to go trolling for him and find the other -- but for the most part he's been keeping his nose out of everyone's private affairs. And then certain private affairs just conveniently end up sent right to his phone. Tony can't pass that up.]

Okay, I'd ask who you're boyfriend is, but I'm almost afraid of the answer.

[Yes, it is an audio reply and the voice is... not quite the usual Stark, but there are tones that match up. A minute later, Tony is sending back the photo digitally remastered and improved by giving Loki a flower crown.]

Good look for you. I like the angle. You need to get better lighting, though.

pre-FH

[fixes]

[A series of bots set up to trawl the network in pursuit of the 'hacker' currently playing with the city's systems register a strange response from one particular device, and report back.

Late at night, a series of manual requests come through in the deep layers of the device's security systems.]

>>process: whois request
>>penetrate== typeof $accessrequest
>>allow.deencrypt. hash: infinite
>>ASICs tried:830765
>>830766: XCKD-[04:30] resp-fkdjfh-30 | no match:denied

>>accessing

>>accessing

>>...you're very good.

[definingfuture]

[Tony becomes aware of the intrusion only after he decides to check his device, which is after Q has been working on the security for a while. The breach is evident, and slightly frustrating, because until his personal system it doesn't have a built in warning system to tell him when there is an attempt to gain access at that level. His armor's computer is the one that notices the change and announces a warning. This is why they need better phones.

He connects, checking and bolstering security around his more private data until he finds the source of the breach, a signal from outside that he doesn't recognize. He sends a message, tracking it back to the signal's source.]

Hello. The access you have requested is strictly classified. Is there something I can help you find?

misfire> backdated | un: parkerp | text

[spectacularluck]

So I know last time things didn't go how we planned on the ceiling

but hear me out

we could give it a shot again — at my place, this time — and I could even put a safety net under us just in case I drop you again

And wear something sexy and ridiculous just to entice you. I'm even giving you full permission to make fun of me and I won't use any pet name for at least the entire night

[definingfuture]

[Whoopsie-doodles. Tony has a few questions, but he's going to start off easy.]

This is just my opinion, but you might be going a bit too heavy. Maybe taking on too much at once? The pet names are probably not a great idea. I'd drop that one.

un: gwenzelle ][ hacked; during camp cause why not

[gwenzelle]

[ so tony's going to get this picture just pretend she's blonde okok with the text: ]

what's this?
i thought you were trying to teach me to be patient, not taking an opportunity to take a picture of my butt

[definingfuture]

Well, whoever your teacher is, they certainly know how to multitask.
Did you really learn patience from that? It looks more like a nap.

un: bbarnes

[carrytheshield]

Hey Tony
You happen to know of any lab space in this city for a very intelligent sub?

Figured if anyone would know it'd probably be you

[definingfuture]

Sure. Who are you trying to adopt?
I'd like to know what you're working on.

text; un: gwenzelle

[gwenzelle]

[ gwen's come here to drink enough booze to feel a little bit buzzed and make some reckless decisions

and she's all out of booze ]

so
quick question

text;

[definingfuture]

What's up, Gwen?

text, un: capt.rogers

[captenacious]

[ It's late, enough that Steve should probably wait until the next morning, but the thought is in his head now. He and Tony started their friendship on late-night talks. Might as well see if that still holds. ]

Hey, are you awake?

text;

[definingfuture]

Yeah, had some work to finish up.

[That might be a lie.]

What's up?

text; un: capt.rogers

[captenacious]

Hey. Can we talk?

text;

[definingfuture]

[Oh, god. Okay, Tony, you've got this. You're cool. You can do it.]

Sure, Steve. What'd you want to talk about?

[Nailed it.]

text. un: srogers

[etch]

[well, nothing like a midnight text message to a person you've not spoken to all month. this is how building a friendship works, right?]

Sorry if I'm interrupting anything, but are you free to talk?

text;

[definingfuture]

[Oh, this is a surprise. He wasn't expecting Steve to approach him, but maybe he should have.]

Of course. What can I do for you, Cap? Er, Steve?

text; un: gwenzelle ( backdated to yesterday )

[gwenzelle]

hey
are you free?

[definingfuture]

Is something happening?