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tushanshu2014-10-09 01:11 am
highprofilerichkid) wrote in tushanshu2014-10-09 01:11 am
Video - Four days after Malicant's message
[Malicant has made his move, and Tony has decided that it's time for the Foreigners to step up their game. Starting with their communication network. As Bakura demonstrated, the consoles are no longer safe from Malicant's prying eyes (if they ever have been).
After a marathon troubleshooting session with Akito, Tony has also concluded that if a truly secure secondary network is going to happen any time soon, there's going to need to be a lot more people working on it. His time and resources are stretched thin, and he needs help.]
The consoles are not secure. I don't know if anywhere is, but we can actually do something about the consoles, at least. I know there've been some attempts to encrypt the console traffic and a couple false starts at a secondary network. I think it's time to get down to business and get a fully independent secure mobile network up and running, as soon as possible.
Magic is too susceptible to influence, so this network is going to be strictly technological. Pure tech and heavy encryption give us the best chance of shutting out our nosy neighbor.
If you have any expertise with radio, electronics, or telecommunications - anything that might be helpful - get in touch. Engineering, physics, cryptography... Hell, if you worked a summer job in IT. I want you here at Stark Industries.
Also, if any foreigners from higher-tech worlds brought any stuff along with them that they don't mind giving up, I'd like to take a look at it. Electronic devices like cell phones would be the best. A lot of post-industrial-revolution consumer goods contain minerals and compounds that are hard to get a hold of here, and we'll need as much of those as we can get.
And one more thing: I've put together a dozen... self-defense devices. Nothing big, but enough to give you a few seconds if you're in a tight spot. Distributing them to the turtle parents is the top priority, but if there are any left over, it's first come first serve. If you want one, meet me at SI and I'll give you the rundown here.
[private to ALL TURTLE PARENTS]
The fewer people are bonded to each turtle, the more vulnerable they are. Protecting the turtles means protecting their parents, so you all get first dibs on the toys. Anyone who's interested, send me a message and I'll set one aside. And come to SI as soon as you can.
[private to AYA, RICHIE FOLEY, CLARK KENT, DONATELLO, and MIKE WESTON]
I'm contacting you all specifically because I know you have tech skills or because Aya told me that you've worked on the secondary network in the past. We need you in on this.
---
((ooc: For the sake of security, Tony will only be describing the self-defense gadgets in person. Anyone who comes to SI to claim one will be given the following information:
There are six aversive devices [remaining: 4]. They consist of a slightly concave hemisphere - sort of like a very thick-walled bowl - that fits in the hand. They work on a principle similar to the Active Denial System. When they are held with the concave side facing out, and a button on the side is pressed, they emit a ten-second burst of radiation that, while harmless, causes immediate and intense discomfort to any person standing in range. Anyone without extreme magic- or drug-enhanced pain insensitivity will be compelled to move out of range. The area of effect is a wide cone that extends out about thirty feet. Each device has enough power for two bursts before it must be recharged.
[claimed by: Enjolras, Annabeth]
There are six force field generators [remaining: 5]. These are devices are disk-shaped, with about the same dimensions as a restaurant pager. Press the large button on top, and they will generate a transparent force field bubble about six feet in diameter. The field lasts about six seconds under ideal conditions, but may collapse sooner than that if it is interacting with a lot of matter (e.g., if the person holding it is swimming, or in tall, dense grass). The field can be moved, and will remain centered on the device when in motion (in other words, you can run with it). Each device has enough power to generate one force field before it must be recharged.
[claimed by: Raine]
Both devices can be recharged at any console, or at Stark Industries.))
After a marathon troubleshooting session with Akito, Tony has also concluded that if a truly secure secondary network is going to happen any time soon, there's going to need to be a lot more people working on it. His time and resources are stretched thin, and he needs help.]
The consoles are not secure. I don't know if anywhere is, but we can actually do something about the consoles, at least. I know there've been some attempts to encrypt the console traffic and a couple false starts at a secondary network. I think it's time to get down to business and get a fully independent secure mobile network up and running, as soon as possible.
Magic is too susceptible to influence, so this network is going to be strictly technological. Pure tech and heavy encryption give us the best chance of shutting out our nosy neighbor.
If you have any expertise with radio, electronics, or telecommunications - anything that might be helpful - get in touch. Engineering, physics, cryptography... Hell, if you worked a summer job in IT. I want you here at Stark Industries.
Also, if any foreigners from higher-tech worlds brought any stuff along with them that they don't mind giving up, I'd like to take a look at it. Electronic devices like cell phones would be the best. A lot of post-industrial-revolution consumer goods contain minerals and compounds that are hard to get a hold of here, and we'll need as much of those as we can get.
And one more thing: I've put together a dozen... self-defense devices. Nothing big, but enough to give you a few seconds if you're in a tight spot. Distributing them to the turtle parents is the top priority, but if there are any left over, it's first come first serve. If you want one, meet me at SI and I'll give you the rundown here.
[private to ALL TURTLE PARENTS]
The fewer people are bonded to each turtle, the more vulnerable they are. Protecting the turtles means protecting their parents, so you all get first dibs on the toys. Anyone who's interested, send me a message and I'll set one aside. And come to SI as soon as you can.
[private to AYA, RICHIE FOLEY, CLARK KENT, DONATELLO, and MIKE WESTON]
I'm contacting you all specifically because I know you have tech skills or because Aya told me that you've worked on the secondary network in the past. We need you in on this.
---
((ooc: For the sake of security, Tony will only be describing the self-defense gadgets in person. Anyone who comes to SI to claim one will be given the following information:
There are six aversive devices [remaining: 4]. They consist of a slightly concave hemisphere - sort of like a very thick-walled bowl - that fits in the hand. They work on a principle similar to the Active Denial System. When they are held with the concave side facing out, and a button on the side is pressed, they emit a ten-second burst of radiation that, while harmless, causes immediate and intense discomfort to any person standing in range. Anyone without extreme magic- or drug-enhanced pain insensitivity will be compelled to move out of range. The area of effect is a wide cone that extends out about thirty feet. Each device has enough power for two bursts before it must be recharged.
[claimed by: Enjolras, Annabeth]
There are six force field generators [remaining: 5]. These are devices are disk-shaped, with about the same dimensions as a restaurant pager. Press the large button on top, and they will generate a transparent force field bubble about six feet in diameter. The field lasts about six seconds under ideal conditions, but may collapse sooner than that if it is interacting with a lot of matter (e.g., if the person holding it is swimming, or in tall, dense grass). The field can be moved, and will remain centered on the device when in motion (in other words, you can run with it). Each device has enough power to generate one force field before it must be recharged.
[claimed by: Raine]
Both devices can be recharged at any console, or at Stark Industries.))
still not sorry
By their powers combined, they are The Absolute Worst At Ideas Ever.And Tony is not disappointed by Gene's response: that kiss, wow. That is a pretty spectacular kiss. The experience is further enhanced by Gene's hands sliding under Tony's shirt, and Tony groans, seriously struggling not to start tearing Gene's clothes off right here in the lab.
But that, of course, reminds him of why he shouldn't be tearing Gene's clothes off in the lab (hint: the reason's name is Solomon). He - barely - restrains himself, and when they finally pull apart, he gasps out,] Do... Do you want to go... somewhere else? [
In other words: would you like to come upstairs and see his etchings, Gene?Because Tony is by no means inclined to stop what is going on right now. He would just rather not have somebody, you know, walk in on them in the middle of something, um, interesting.]
oh psh did I impy I was SORRY?! well, maybe I am a little sorry, for this
Gene absolutely would like to come up to see his etchings.He smirks again, running his fingers over Tony's ribs, and is about to respond, when--What'cha doin'? You seem pretty happy!
OH GOD KALLIEL NO NOW IS NOT THE TIME. Gene freezes and tries to think of a response that will not bring up the awkward birds-and-bees talk he'd managed, thankfully, to avoid.
Just...hanging out with Tony.
Cool! I'll come join you!
WELL FUCK. AND NOT IN A GOOD WAY. Gene awkwardly scrambles back away from Tony, an expression of sheer panic on his face as he pulls his shirt down and smooths out his hair, and not a moment too soon, because Kalliel pokes his head in the door.
Hi! the turtle says cheerfully, unaware of what he just interrupted.]
all right, citizens, the coast is clear, you may now return to your smut-free lives
Tony's heart seizes, and his mind immediately runs to the worst case scenario. He's changed his mind, he doesn't want me, he's realized this is crazy, it IS crazy, I can't believe I—
And then Kalliel sticks his head in the door.
Oh.
GENE. WHY DID YOU NOT LOCK THE DOOR BEHIND YOU. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T LOCK THE DOOR, GENE
not like that stopped Pepper.Tony can't help it. The timing and nature of the interruption are just so absurd that, after a moment of stunned silence, he bursts out laughing.]
Kalliel. Oh my god.
FOR NOW.
Gene starts laughing, too, because what the fuck. What the fuck?! His life has now reached peak absurdity. Not much can be more absurd than this!
Malicant, you are welcome to drop in performing an award-winning jazz tap routine at any time.Kalliel looks confused. What's going on? Why are you laughing?
Gene puts his face in his hand, his shoulders shaking and an honest-to-goodness grin on his face.] Is it cliche to say "you'll understand when you're older"?
[Yes! Kalliel doesn't quite know what "cliche" means, but it probably means something like "not helpful".]
future softcore porn will be restricted to private channels. probably.
Clearly, whatever entity or force is pan-dimensionally cockblocking them has a sense of humor.
When he has recovered enough to breathe again, he looks over at Gene and gestures helplessly at Kalliel, obviously asking, "so what now?"]
what porn, they barely got to second base
Dammit!
He turns to Kalliel.] You know what, we probably need a break. It's getting stuffy in here. [Read: yeah maybe they should find somewhere more secluded to make out.] Let's go get a snack. [Can't snog on an empty stomach! Well, you can, but this at least reduces the need for later breaks. And...hopefully Gene can use this time to convince Kalliel to bother Nilin tonight instead.]
it was a pretty steamy second base, though
So, um, where does everybody want to go? [Where does one go, to get a minibus-sized turtle a snack?]
and I regret nothing
Uh...you pick, Kalliel.
[Ha! Follow me! And the turtle motors out surprisingly quickly. Before Gene follows, he works his hand into Tony's, and squeezes it once. We're just on hold, he thinks. It's not over.]
no subject
He smiles when Gene squeezes his hand, and it makes him feel a little better about being interrupted. He's started to worry that after that temporary loss of... inhibition? boundaries? sanity? one or the other of them will come to their senses and quash this before it even really gets started.
And he doesn't want to let this slip away. He may be absolutely out of his mind, but he wants this to work.]