starspangledavenger | 001 [Video]

[the view, which seems to be of patch of grass, is jostling around, tapping as well as a muffled curse] ...probably Stark technology. [the camera jostles everywhere as the man turns it around in his hands] Wait, Stark's name isn't on it, can't be his. What Stark would miss the chance to plaster his name everywhere.

[the camera moves around some more, mostly catching glimpses of the ground and a building, the man huffs] Do you know how this works?

[a pokemon makes a negative sounding "ri" before the camera moves again, catching a glimpse of sky but then is obscured by a thumb] Yeah, me neither.

Seems to be on. [moves his thumb, a man with short, tidy, blond hair and curious blue eyes comes into view, his blue top fits perfectly to his muscles, but is otherwise unmarked] Is that the len- This is one of those video phone gadgets.

Okay, so best guess is someone can or will see this, so does anyone know what or where this place is? What century is it? Because it seems more like I slept into a few centuries this time, I mean I have my little blue companion with me, so it's not all bad, but I just want to know where I woke up this time. Because this isn't Kansas.

[feed goes black with a muttered 'oops']

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From:

starspangledavenger

[huffs a laugh and decides that's response enough on the girls comment]

She got a name?

[Steve sits, watching Tony poke around on it]

Someone said I could point it at a Pokemon and it'd give me information.

From:

arrogantalloy

Hmm?

[He looks up at Steve, then glances at the small Pokémon.]

Uh, Pep. And you can, you just have to select the Pokédex, well, we'll call it an app.

[He tilts his hand so Steve can see the gear's screen as he pulls up the Pokédex]

And then point.

[He points the device at Pep, and the Gear pulls up information on her species and says:]

A Rabbit Pokémon. It rolls up its long ears, then unrolls them with great force to slap enemies. This attack stings enough to make adults jump. It uses its ears not only to attack, but also to sense danger--they stand straight up when it senses a threat. Its fluffy fur lets it sleep in warmth and comfort on cold nights. When it levels up, it evolves into Lopunny.

Too easy, even for you, don't you think? But then, it's meant to be easy enough for ten year olds to you so. Suit syou to a tea.

[He playfully teases.]

From:

starspangledavenger

[carefully watches everything Tony does with the Gear, raising his eyebrows, impressed by the tiny device, then looks at Tony]

Sure, easy for ten year olds, mildly difficult for anyone born outside this century. Lucky for you, I'm a fast learner. Does it do anything else useful? Might as well show me everything while we're at it.

[Riolu climbs up to sit by Steve, curious as to what they're doing, but not saying anything, Steve smiles at her, before returning his attention to Tony]

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arrogantalloy

Hmm, well we've got a map, that's handy, really. And the phone, which you managed to broadcast over the network to. Sometimes you being a mancicle's useful.

[He flicks through everything slowly so Steve could see what he was doing. Pep, moves to sit on his arm so she can watch.]

There's a radio you can use, you can download songs and games, but you probably wont care about tho- Wait.

[He opens one app.]

You can draw in this one here.

From:

starspangledavenger

[watches intently, side eyeing Tony at the "mancicle" comment, but not interrupting. He was starting to lose some interest when Tony mentioned the games, but his eyes light up when Tony opens the drawing app]

You can draw on it? How d-... Wait, mind if I... try it out?

[attention totally on the Pokegear]

From:

arrogantalloy

[Tony can't help but grin when Steve perks up at the drawing app]

Use your nail, or the stylus. On the bottom screen. You could probably post it too. I haven't really looked at it.

[He hands it back over to him, almost expecting him to wiggle with excitement.]

From:

starspangledavenger

[takes the gear back, not wiggling with excitement, but he does bite his lip. Steve starts to poke around, lowering it a little when Riolu makes a sound of protest at being unable to see]

I had wondered how the digital artwork I've seen was made. It's not too far from what I had imagined, though a bit more complicated.

[starts sketching something cartoony, it resembles Riolu]

It's nothing compared to pencil and paper, but I could get used to it.

[he pauses to look at Tony and smiles]

Thank you.

Edited Date: 2013-03-07 06:14 am (UTC)

From:

arrogantalloy

[Leaning back in the chair, Tony watches the man and his Pokémon focus on what Steve was doing. Even Pep moved up onto his shoulder to watch as best she could.]

Well I'm sure there's a store here that will sell art supplies. That seems more like something to pass the time waiting for something. Or to send little doodles to friends.

[He shrugs at the thank you and picks up his drink and takes a deep drink.]

From:

starspangledavenger

I'll be on the look out for one. This Pokegear is handy, like some kind of a technological Swiss Army knife.

[Sees Pep trying to look and holds it for her to see better]

Would you like me to draw you next, Miss Pep? You'd make a pretty picture, just like Grace here.

[he smiles down at Grace, who just gives him what seems to be an uneven look]

From:

arrogantalloy

There's a store that's not too far from here that's got things for Pokémon on offer, it might have something to doodle with too. It's that or wait till you get to the next town and try your luck there.

[Pep claps her paws together then looks at Tony excitedly at the prospect of being drawn, wow her young little life is getting exciting.]

From:

starspangledavenger

[Grins at Pep, then turns to nod at Tony]

I'll check out the local one later.

You're being strangely nice, Mr. Stark. Is Miss Pep making you a bit more soft than before?

From:

arrogantalloy

Are you ever just going to call me Tony?

[Not that he can talk.]

And she's not making me soft, she's soft enough for both of us. Surprisingly, I'm a whole less challenging when I'm not being ordered around, and my planet isn't in danger. Besides, it's a nice day and I don't have any meetings.

From:

starspangledavenger

She's soft enough for even Schmidt to 'aw' at. And this place does have a great deal less stress than everything we just dealt with.

[Looks up at the sky, taking in how nice it is, then looks back at Tony]

Would you like me to, Mr Stark? Call you Tony?

[Steve raises an eyebrow playfully]

From:

arrogantalloy

I've seen photos. He needs a reason to 'aw'.

[Tony raises an eyebrow back, looking a little confused at the question for a very short second.]

Well, I wouldn't have brought it up if I didn't want it.

From:

starspangledavenger

He didn't need a reason to stay out of the sun.

[gives Tony a considering look]

When you start calling me Steve, I'll call you Tony. Til then, how about I just drop the Mister?

From:

arrogantalloy

He had a really good reason to stay indoors though. Nice big red reason.

What are you talking about I call yo-

[He blinks then thinks, nope. He's never said Steve's name in Steve's presence.]

Square deal.

[Grins at him.]

From:

starspangledavenger

[smirks at Tony and nods]

Glad we settled that then.

And the boys and I used to joke that he was the cherry on top of the war. Made even better when we found his main base in the Alps.

[chuckles, though there is a slight melancholy under it]

From:

arrogantalloy

Yeah, that's really going to make the whole cherry joke. Hilarious.

[He eyes him for a second, then pushes his drink in front of him.]

You know, they have some strange fruit here, not an evil German cherry, kind of strange. But still kind of tasty. With a good tang too.

[Tony isn't good with his own feelings, so instead of trying to say something to Steve about a feeling he wouldn't understand. He chose to try and pull that meloncholy away in a different way.]

From:

starspangledavenger

[eyes the drink before picking up to try it, giving the glass a considering look after]

Not bad, strange like you said, but I like it.

[slides it back to Tony]

How is the food around here?

From:

arrogantalloy

Not exactly Nobu. But then, I was always a fan of street food anyway. It's good.

But then, I'm not exactly going to start asking questions about where the meat comes from. Seeing as the only cow I've seen was with a trainer.

From:

starspangledavenger

[pauses to think about that, then looks at Grace, who seems clueless to the topic at hand]

Good plan, about not asking, because I don't want to know if I'm eating something cute.

From:

arrogantalloy

Really? Because cows, chicken, and ducks are cute to me.... Maybe not fish.

[He shrugs and drinks more from his glass.]

From:

starspangledavenger

Never eaten duck, so. But cows can be cute, but I was eating beef before I even knew what one looked like, so.

[shrugs]

Kind of made it easier than knowing how cute it is before even eating it.

From:

arrogantalloy

Well yeah, when I was a kid, knowing something was cute did kind of make not not too hungry. You'd be surprised how eating hot dogs restores your faith in eating meat. No one ever thinks cute with a hot dog.

[He glances at Pep for a moment.]

Yeah. Everything here, I'm just thinking hot dog.

From:

starspangledavenger

When I was a kid, you ate whatever you got, didn't matter what it was, just so long as it was something to eat.

Hard to shake that, so I rather just not know the specifics here.

[pats Grace on the head, who straightens up to seek more contact]

Definitely rather not know.