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[Ah, an occasion of dire ocean-related importance, usually the only time he bothers to post a message on these things himself. He's looking pretty pissed because what the hell are you idiots doing, but there's also... quite a bit of concern in there. Anyone who's met him can guess why easily enough, though there's no sign of the egg in the suite he's posting from.]

I think we can take that little message as a direct threat to the viable turtle eggs being discovered in the city. How many have been found so far and who's found them? We should make sure they're all accounted for and taken care of so that we can try to ensure their survival. [If there's one thing Arthur can't stand the thought of, it's these infant turtles, a new hope for this world, dying before they can even hatch. There are no immediate answers on how to protect them, but he's fairly sure that Malicant would be able to find them even without a list, so he feels it puts the foreigners at a disadvantage not to communicate.]

To "those that invited it here"? I hope you're pleased with yourselves. [Because everyone else certainly isn't, no doubt.]

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I doubt it would have said anything if it would make a difference at all. [If this bit of 'forewarning' was going to tip things in their favor at all, he seriously doubts it would have put out the taunt in the first place.]

You're giving it too much credit. Or maybe not giving us enough. Just because it doesn't think it's selling something doesn't make that true.

[The devil's in the details. Tony's glad to finally get an idea of what they are actually dealing with. The personality behind the vague threat.]

Maybe. [He appreciates the little bit of optimism after his visit with Bruce, honestly.] Maybe not. Too many unknowns, as usual.

You're getting side-tracked by the show. That's what he wanted. Big show to put everyone on edge. We're not going to let anything happen.

[He's pulling out Avengers mode for this. At least this is familiar territory where Tony can sound confident.]

Are you just trying to be optimistic or do you actually have ideas?

I always have ideas. That's my best feature--aside from the other obvious good features. Working on some things right now, actually.

Just keep your head together.

Would you be willing to fill me in, then? Not over these. Maybe we can help each other.

[Quirking an eyebrow slightly.] I always have my head together.

Just making sure you're not going to flood the city or anything.

[Not that he thought Arthur might rage. Nope. Not at all.]

Not over these, but I think meeting up is probably a good idea. If he wants a party, we need to prepare for it.

Flooding the city would accomplish approximately nothing. [Note that he's not saying he couldn't do it. If he wanted to. But he doesn't want to.]

Name the time and place and I'll be there. I'm tired of not having some sort of plan. [He's tired of people not talking and keeping secrets. Granted, some things should only be trusted with select individuals, but too much is being kept to too small groups, at least in the mind of a man who's used to having an entire country (and its army) behind him, working together toward the same goal.]

Yeah. Right. I'm glad we agree. [He's kind of startled by that level answer. Bonus points for Arthur.]

I'll make a call. There might be some other people who can help. [The question is always whether or not they will, but Tony is hopeful. He's tired of playing run-around with everyone trying to get them together. As bad as it is, maybe the threat will get some results.]

Keep your eyes on the console.

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