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[definingfuture]

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[definingfuture]

You were looking for me? I'm flattered.

[After having to more or less push Q away from his files by sending him too much data at once and exposing some actual information in the process, Tony has to be impressed. It's no easy task to corner him like that. Even the limited phone system should be enough with his control to keep hackers out of private files. And the fact that Q can communicate through the system directly is another thing to watch out for.]

Were you looking to hire a consultant? Because you could have emailed me.

[But at this point Tony would accept him at his door.]

[fixes]

I was, although I had no idea you'd switched fields from security to accounting.

I liked the sentiment. [We should work together - god knows Q's well aware he's remarkably limited on what he can accomplish alone. Granted, limited on a relatively grand scale. Still.] And intrigued by the tech. I assume it's a little more than a hand warmer on these chilly days.

[definingfuture]

Hah. Okay, okay, you got me. I did do data entry for awhile, actually.

[For like a week, Tony.]

I meant it. I believe that the more we work together, the less power they'll have to enforce control over us. No matter what they're using.

It's assistive technology. I need it for personal use. But yes it does more than keep me warm.

[fixes]

It sounds a little Sesame Street, but I can't disagree. We have a similar policy in Insurance. The work's done better if done with a team.

I'd love the chance to take a look, at some point.

[definingfuture]

There's nothing wrong with team work. That's what saves the world where I'm from.

Literally. I know it sounds corny, but it works.

I guess I could let you look. If you promise not to take anything home with you.

[fixes]

Given the general structure of democratic governance, the UN, Allied forces, G8, AMU, 9Eyes &etc I rather imagine it saves the world at least occasionally in most iterations of earth.

And I've no problem promising that. Though it would make a fascinating coffee table piece.

[definingfuture]

We're pretty good for what we do. Started out as an independent venture that turned into a group effort.

Yeah, no, you don't want to do that. The security is touchy.

[fixes]

[He's skimming files but can't consider himself briefed yet. Still.]

SHIELD? Thats one I don't recognise, although I suspect it may be a universal truth that defence agencies can't resist an acronym.

I'll bear it in mind.

[definingfuture]

That... was actually something else.

[Sellout. He can hear it. Feel the resentment across dimensions.]

Sorry. You probably know how particular people can be over their personal inventions. This one is important to me.

[fixes]

I wasn't actually suggesting taking it for my coffee table.

Haven't bought one yet, for a start.

[definingfuture]

You'd be surprised. It wouldn't be the weirdest thing someone wanted it for.

I mean, usually it's something like world domination or beating me over the head with, but we get some weird types in my world. Sometimes they just like collecting things.

What I really need is a work place.

[fixes]

I'm afraid I'm not certain if you're talking about terrorist organisations or a disgruntled girlfriend. At least when it comes to beating you over the head.

Perhaps both.

And yes, working on that myself. Potentially ahead of the coffee table. I've been using the empty apartment across from me, but if there's a new wave of residents someone's likely to have questions about the car.

[definingfuture]

You know, sometimes it's both.

You have a car in the apartment across from you?

[fixes]

Where the couch used to be.

And two couches in mine, it's remarkably cosy.

[definingfuture]

I don't know whether to applaud your resourcefulness or feel bad for your eventual roommate.

They might like a car, but somehow I doubt they'll be too happy to find it in their room.

[fixes]

Quite. So I suppose I'll need a workshop eventually.

[definingfuture]

That might be something to consider for the whole team aspect. You know, just a thought.

[fixes]

Well, I have been recruiting.

Fiances are necessitating something of a delay, however. Man can't build an Insurance company from the ground up by bread alone, as I believe the idiom goes.

[definingfuture]

Always good to know. I'm interested, if you have an open spot.

Sounds like you could use someone to help with fundraising at least.