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[Ugh. Peter hunches over the console feeling as though all the eyes in the world were upon him. In truth there's a wall and a closed door between him and the rest of the world; kind of nice, their private and anonymous chat rooms actually seemed to make the effort to be exactly that.

He's not sure what exactly to type; wants to be vague but not completely incomprehensible, wants to catch someone's attention but only the sort of someone who can help him. Not everyone.

Fine line, Peter, fine line.

And then, of course, there's the chance that no one's going to have what he needs and then he'll be back at square one but exposed and lacking and.. Ugh. Just ugh.]

Okay. This may seem a little 'out there' but I'm looking for information on web. Like strong weight-bearing web. Or some sort of light weight, thin cable.

Actually you could say I'm looking for it instead of just information on it.

For science.

Information, thoughts and any sort of general direction pointing would be greatly appreciated.

[Pete drops his head on the console and presses post; at what point does one stop doubting their every move?]

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[There's the quick tap of a tool on the console surface.] Come into my parlour said the spider to the arachnophile.

[He sounds distracted when he says it. Afterwards, he coughs and the tapping stops.]

What kind of science are we talking about here?

[All the shrinking away! Sorry, automatic response to someone calling him on the whole spider thing no matter how off-handed and unintentional it is.

Oh man, Pete did not think this through, now he has to create a new lie to explain his previous lie.]

Just your average science-y sort of science.

[Bash your head on the console a couple more times, that'll shake the genius loose.]

Actually. I'm looking to replace something I bought from home. Not a lot of home tech here, you know?

And it has something to do with webbing? [A thoughtful noise.] Kinky.

[SHRUG. NOT JUDGING.]

But, if you're that into the whole BDSM thing, you don't need much in the way of technology. Some silk, a few candles. Boom! The magic'll start happening.

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It's not like that. Man, what the hell? If I was going to be asking for sex-tips - which I'm really not btw - I wouldn't be asking like this.

[Except, where he probably totally would be, because anonymous online texts are possibly the seediest things ever. Time to thump his head on the console a couple more thousand times.]

Look, if you can't do anything, that's fine, but please don't waste my time.

If you can help, well, what do you know about obtaining high tensile cable? Something thin, highly flexible and can take a lot of weight?

Good, because there was an interest post a few days ago that you should check out if you were.

[This, and there will soon be a 'Dear Stark' advice column that you could write in to and get an answer.]

That depends on your definition of 'obtain' but a tip. If you're thinking about stealing some, this place isn't exactly industrial like that. You'd be better off making it.

[Web.

Huh.]

Do we get to know why you're looking for web?

For science?

Actually, I've been thinking of trying something and I kind of wanted to see if it was at all possible. But can't really try without the stuff, you know?

[Vague, vague, all the vague.]

"For science" doesn't count, I'm afraid.

Lack of resources is generally a problem when you want to test a theory. I don't think you'll have much luck finding anything resembling web, but--

[She attaches a few addresses to the text]

They might be able to help you with light-weight cable.

[She's pretty sure this is Damian's "Spiderman", which is why she's inclined to help out despite how vague he's being]

[well, he doesn't really want to 'test a theory', he just needs the materials - can't tell her that though]

Thanks man, sorry for the vagueness. Trying to keep on the down low you know?

[She decides to add an encryption, not quite as good as the ones Bruce gave her, because she's on a cafe console, but Babs has taught her well enough]

I know.

If you're going for zip lines, you're best off trying the second address I gave you, they're more discreet.

Thanks, I'll try the second address - discretion is king after all - but zip lines isn't quite what I'm going for, but similar enough to probably work with. Thanks!

No problem. I hope you find what you're looking for.

Maybe I'll see you around up top.

[By "up top" she means rooftops. She's pretty much just saying it to see how he'll react.]

[Hah, Peter leans back in his chair, a grin on his face. Tu Vishan is just swimming with rooftop vigilantes, of course at least one is going to be answering his query. It's kind of comforting really. Them all sticking somewhat together, albeit anonymously. Hopefully anonymously.]

Probably will, it's a small world and all that :D

Thanks again, hopefully something work outs!

Small turtle, even. Keep an eye out for a girl in purple.

[She doesn't think that's saying too much, considering she's anonymous on her end, too]

I'm sure it will :)

[Keep an eye out for a girl in purple? Pete can do that. Is totally okay with doing that.]

Will do! I'm pretty sure you'll recognize me if we happen to cross paths :)

[It doesn't take a great leap of intuition to make a connection between someone needing web and a masked vigilante named Spiderman.]

Edited (html screw up) 2012-10-03 17:57 (UTC)

'Web' isn't exactly subtle.

Shut up, I'm super subtle >_>

as subtle as a brick to the face

that's kind of a compliment in my book, jsyk

Web. Seriously?

[Why's everyone gotta be like that?]

Yeah. Web. Or like light weight, flexible like cable.

Edited (/sorry) 2012-10-03 03:09 (UTC)

Chances are you're not going to find any cable. You might have to get inventive.

I can be inventive

Good. Because you're going to need to be. Resources here are a little... different.

Kinky.

[He raises an eyebrow at you, anonymous person.]

Is everyone in this place dirty-minded?

[all the head desking]

... Pretty much, yeah.

So apart from contemplating my sexual proclivities, you have any useful input?

[serious text voice]

Not really.

[kanyeshrug. whatcha gonna do about it.]

[She's torn between bemusement and actual amusement, over here.]

You could try one of the machinist shops...? The cables that they use for fishing are fairly strong.

That's not a bad idea, i didn't even considering the fishing lines, thanks!

Of course! I hope it helps.

Lightweight cabling? I excel in the manufacturing of it. Got to have something strong, sturdy but non-chafing in order to properly kidnap Miss Ritchi, you see.

Edited 2012-10-03 03:27 (UTC)

[Ooh, first hand manufacturing? Wait, kidnapping? What?]

Really? I'm kind of not okay with the whole insinuated kidnapping, but you manufacture cable? Color me interested.

Edited (argh wording mistake) 2012-10-03 03:41 (UTC)

[Megamind doesn't care who is or isn't fine with his kidnapping okay bro]

Yes. Not...legally, but I've a few things of my own design that have come in handy on more than one occasion.

[Peter squints at the text; should he even bother with this guy? Just how serious is he being?]

Slight reservations on the whole potentially 'illegal' thing, but color me interested.

[Pete tries to stay above board on the whole lawful thing, but really, how illegal can some cable be?]

[of course you want to peter its your rooftop moonlighting buddy :D]

You can hardly do anything worthwhile unless it's illegal, my anonymous friend.

[ Grin. ] This is the opposite of subtle, Spider-Man. [ YEAH, SHE'S CALLING IT. SORRY, PETER. ]

Can't actually help, but I'm glad to see you do live after all. I was starting to worry.

[Oh man, why you gotta be like that? Here Pete is, trying to be all secret identity subtle.]

Hey, how're you doing? I got a bit lost in all that happened - not a lot of time for socializing? ;) And shut up. I am all that is subtle.

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If you say so. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me.

I've been okay. Lots of patrols and dealing with gang stuff... got pulled into jail for a night... That was fun. [ The way she's grinning, she was not particularly discouraged by the experience. ]

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