006 | Video | Day 70

[manofiron]

[ Although the video’s on, it shows a remarkably dull view of the sky. After a moment, during which nothing happens, it may become apparent that its owner doesn’t realize that it’s on. When he starts speaking, in the vague, disconnected voice of a man who’s either delirious, sick, or extremely hungover, it may go a long way in explaining why he doesn’t know he’s being recorded. ]

Well, that… must’ve been some night. [ He sighs and the video blurs until it shows a delightful view of the ground. ] JARVIS, where’s the car? And the nearest source of ibuprofen. I need like, a bottle. Or six.

[ There’s a moment of silence. ]

Jay? Don’t do this to me again, buddy. There’s at least enough power in the— [ The image spins, like the hand the camera’s attached to is patting at something. ] Seriously? The car and the transmitter? What the hell happened last night?

[ There’s another blur and it resolves into a wobbly image of the sky again. ]

Okay, this isn’t the end of the world. Deliverance, maybe, or the woodsy version of The Hills Have Eyes. But that’s okay. I can handle it. Just gotta find a gas station, preferably one without a bunch of cannibalistic yokels, call Rhodey, try not to get eaten by said cannibals, and wait for help to come. And then take a vacation, because obviously going down to the Crab Shack for happy hour with Mister Irresponsible is a bad idea.

[ And with that, he stops talking and starts walking. ]

Comments

[manofiron]

With me, no. But I'm sure I can scrounge something up. If I recall correctly, there are plenty of clothes here to be scavenged.

[thelittlestbub]

I've got the thread and fabric. You just get me the coat and an idea of what you want to carry with you, and I'll get to work. You can grab a look at my coat for ideas.

[And marvel at the weight, even after all her tech was taken out of it.]

[manofiron]

All right. I'll see what I've got.

And hey, thanks. For making me a coat.

[thelittlestbub]

Totally not a prob dude. Gotta have something to keep me occupied. It's this or blowing everything up.

[manofiron]

Don't knock blowing everything up. That can be pretty cathartic.

[thelittlestbub]

Dude. I kinda do it for a living back home. You don't know the afternoons I've spent blowing up people in effigy. Or, ya know, dropping buildings. It's fun.

[manofiron]

I had a few afternoons like that myself. I can relate.

[thelittlestbub]

Well, you're Iron Man, so of course you have.

... See, now I want to go out for target practice. I wonder what we have...

[manofiron]

Probably couldn't hurt if you can find something. Staying sharp's kind of a necessity around here. Least it was the last time I called it home.

[thelittlestbub]

Well, I'd blow up the C4 but that just seems like a waste. I'd kill for some gymnastic equipment, though.