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

[video]

[nevermindtherunning]

[This probably was the last person Tony expected to see.]

Ah, Tony Stark! You're back!

[The Doctor knew he had been missing... A LOT of people had been missing, but he had a sick feeling they'd be returning just as he did once before.

And with a waggle of fingers and a wave, the Doctor offered a grin.] I would've said 'welcome back' but it's not exactly a holiday here.

( video )

[rigging]

Tony? [ A beat, as Jesse squints, and then he maybe laughs. Just a little! It's a massive relief, and it... just makes sense. The Hulk comes back, and Tony follows. ] Swear, anybody not past the 50s needs a translator t'keep up with you.

[reluctantsword]

Hey, Tony.

[Wallie has an eyebrow raised, because honestly there's something a bit unsetling about Tony's rambling.]

I know you've been gone and all, and I hate to spring this on you, but I think our big green friend could use you, last I checked.

[thezerothlaw]

[Daneel is just... alarmed. He knows of JARVIS, and he knows JARVIS isn't here. If Tony's talking to him, then it's something that is possibly worth being alarmed about. It's shades of the hallucinogen all over again.]

Friend JARVIS is not here, Tony, and multiple bottles of analgesics would be very unwise.

Audio

[recognize_an_opportunity]

You're right; it's not the end of the world, but I'm also fairly certain there isn't a gas station here, so you may be out of luck there.

[Video]

[thelittlestbub]

You okay, Stark?

video

[greenisnteasy]

There you are. [ He's relieved, but mostly he sounds annoyed that Tony's been hiding from him. ] Where? I'll come get you.

[video]

[blackmagus]

Mister Stark.

[Have a quizzical expression.]

There are no cannibalistic yokels that I've seen. But by all means, let us know if you find them.

[ video ]

[noblexcompanion]

Well, well, well. If it isn't the co-founder of the Complicated Club. I was beginning to think you had turned in your badge and skipped off frolicking through the forest.

You alright? You look kind of rubbish if I'm honest.

( v i d e o )

[mentis]

Mr. Stark, welcome back.

[ He thought they were going to lose all the good scientists. ] I confess I don't understand half of what you've said but I hear that being a little erratic when first returning is natural.

Your friend was looking for you while you were gone.