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[definingfuture]

Well someone here has completely dropped the ball. I know there are at least a few people around who are rich and Earth-savvy enough to get everyone presents for the month. Maybe celebrate the break from so much cold or the coming of good fortune or something like that. We could use a celebration right about now.

At the very least, I'll try to do my part. [Tony gives the network a winning smile and holds up a small, strange-looking flower playfully. It almost makes the next part sound more like a joke than any real offer.] I've got a few too many of these, so if anyone would like to take them off my hands, I'll be happy to give you a discount.

And if you're available, Miss Frost, I'd love to spend some quality time with you. If your schedule will allow it, of course.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm personally missing my chocolate.

[He even winks at the feed before disconnecting.]


[Private messages to Arthur Curry, Shockwave, and Kyle Rayner]

[...Or just to switch directions.]

Afternoon. I've got a proposal for you. Give me five minutes when you've got them.

[End Messages]

[Private message to Annabeth]

So. I've been saving up my pennies--so to speak. I wonder if I could buy some of your thoughts?

[End Message]

[Private message to Bucky Barnes (616)]

I. [Cap. Forgive him.] I need you to do me a favor.

[end transmission]

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[relentlesstide]

I've always got five minutes. What's this proposal?

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[definingfuture]

Oh, just a little idea I had. We've got a lot of people here with talents spread across all kinds of worlds, but we keep getting caught up in the details of it all. We can do better. Hopefully together.

Going out at all today? I could use some fresh air.

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[relentlesstide]

A joint effort at productivity? You're definitely gotten my attention. [The lack of communication and information-sharing between people and groups here is a point of annoyance for Arthur, and has been for a while.]

Of course. Swinging by the water sector? It's a nice place for a stroll.

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[beganwithamask]

[A favor? Bucky's a little surprised that Tony's asking him for something, but at the same time, he's a friend, and he isn't going to say no. It's probably something important, if he's leaving him a message about it instead of just waiting to ask in person.]

Sure, whatcha need?

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[definingfuture]

Nothing yet. Not right now, but. But I'm starting a new project, and I might need to borrow your skills. Only a little.

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[tomemyoutliers]

You know I always have time for you, Tony. But a proposal?

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[definingfuture]

A very serious proposal, if you're willing to hear me out. I'd like to talk to you in person about it. We could make it over dinner, even.

[That's a joke, Shockwave.]

You know. Something more private.

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[mythically]

You're selling flowers.

( it's not quite a question, though she is giving tony a somewhat incredulous look. the valentines thing wasn't her first thought. )

[definingfuture]

Technically I'm Spring cleaning, but yes. I have too many right now and I need the space.

[He gives her an innocent smile that might have just a hint of teasing to it.]

What did you think I was doing?

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[sophos]

[He misses the eyeroll when she first gets the message, but Annabeth's squinting a little when she turns on her response.] About what?

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[definingfuture]

[Oops. He raises his hands at the squinting.]

Just business, I promise. I'm thinking we need more pushback and I want your input. You're good.

[He's softer spoken in private. Curious, but not as playful.]

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[ellectric]

[ There is only one part of this conversation that has struck Elle as relevant in any way. ]

There's chocolate?

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[definingfuture]

Of course. It's not properly romantic without chocolate. Everything is better motivated when it involved sugar.

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[hulkintraining]

[Teddy is squinting at you so hard right now.]

And they're...normal flowers? I've never seen a flower that looks like that before.

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[definingfuture]

Well, they're not magic flowers if that's what you're getting at. I don't know if I'd go so far as to say that they're normal, but they aren't going to grow teeth and start eating anyone.

[Does that help?]

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[wintershepherd]

Wrong Frost, but I'll pass along to Cupid your dedication to his traditions, Tony.

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[definingfuture]

I appreciate it. Someone has to make sure we're paying respect in the right places. Otherwise we just get sloppy, and no one likes that.

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[myownbestfriend]

For you, Mr. Stark? Always.

[Y'know, except all those times she's mad at him, but, catlike in her unconcern for how she might have been feeling even 10 minutes ago, Emma chooses not to acknowledge that.]

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[definingfuture]

Excellent. I've been thinking, and I could use your professional opinion on some things.

[He says professional with a decidedly unprofessional voice, making it sound more like a come on than anything. Which suits his knowing look pretty well.]

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[originalflameon]

Is that how you're planning on making business here, Mr Stark? Selling flowers?

[Tony gets a gentle smile from Jim. It's been- long, since the they were in a team together and for a man as busy as Stark his time in the Avengers West Coast was a short one, but for Jim who's spent most of his life deactivated the first team that accepted him after the Invaders holds a special place in his heart.]

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[definingfuture]

I might. I could rent a cart and have a little stand at the market for the kedan to buy from. Or start cultivating a rare new species that glows in the dark. You think that would sell?

[Thank God for friendly faces. He needs them, considering most people who recognize him tend to use much less appealing wording when they address him. A smile and a friendly joke is a rare commodity these days. He'd say invaluable, but that might be a little too cheesy.]

How are you? Settling in okay? [What he really means is "When did you get here?" But that is way too obvious.]

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[imaginate]

Sure, but you'd have to fight James for it.

[He's actually five, shhh.]

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[definingfuture]

I have to fight for five minutes of your time? It's not to the death, right?

First blood? [And Tony is three.]

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[snehjerte]

[She's beaming at the camera; she's actually never gotten to spend this holiday with anyone other than the castle staff.]

That is a pretty lovely flower! Do you have any left?

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[definingfuture]

For a pretty face? Plenty. [Too many, actually. He doesn't actually know what to do with them all.]

If you like them, you're welcome to take some. Give them to someone you like. It'd be a waste not to.