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[runs_on_batteries]

[Someone may have been drinking, so the clarity of this message might be a little off. He toasts the screen with the mostly empty tumbler.]

Couple thoughts for you-

Don't forget we have some young children on board. Just keep that in mind if you're spouting off about something- you know- really traumatic or whatever, you guys know what I'm talking about, it could harm or upset them. Just.. don't be a dick to the kids. Be a dick to someone else. K?

Also, there have been a couple of ideas floating around for platform days and ways to welcome new people- which is great. I remembered a charity from back home for kids who were stuck in the hospital over Christmas and thought we could borrow that idea. If you have a spare 10 team points you're willing to donate by purchasing a mascot, I'll be- or someone.. maybe Peter, I don't know- but bears will be given to any new kids who show up. Oh, and they come with little hoodies, see?? So we could use people from other teams.

[As he's talking, you can see in the background, Ignis entering the room. Unfortunately someone else noticed he was there too.]

Hey! Tiger! Wave to the camera.

[Ignis frowns and quietly comes over and turns the ICP off.]

~~~~~~

[A short time later, Tony opens the chat again for an additional comment.]

Okay, due to some really generous souls on board, let's keep it to two donated bears per person, okay? Also, does anyone know what the souvenir is?

Comments

Closed/ Action To Buttercup

[runs_on_batteries]

[It's a little while later when Tony is seeking out one of the kids he considers himself responsible for. He checks the usual hiding spots all the while holding the teddy bear he showed in the ICP message behind his back.]

Buttercup? Where are you?

[He pokes his head in the luggage car.]

Buttercup, I hope you're in here. Otherwise I have just run out of train to find you in.

[knifewithnoname]

Mister Stark? [He had been looking for her? She had heard his voice before on the ICP, something about giving children bears. She was sure it probably made sense to him and probably Peter. Maybe Ignis. It seemed Ignis could speak more Tony language now.]

I do be being here. [She is indeed in a den of suitcases and pilfered blankets. Her notebook was out in front of her. It seems she is doing the homework he had set in his last lesson, she's a good student.]

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[myblueskies]

I have lots of points sir! [Romeo looks excited.] I think it's a really good idea! I can help you buy lots of teddy bears!

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[runs_on_batteries]

[Wait, give him a second as he suddenly notices the flaw in his 'bear drive'.]

Uh.. Thank you Romeo, that's very.. well.. by 'lots' do you mean maybe like two?

[orangewayfinder]

I could donate ten of my points.

[Besides if a kid like Ven came aboard, he'd have a plush friend to hold onto so maybe he wouldn't be so scared. He only has fourteen points, but ten would go to a good cause.]

[runs_on_batteries]

Awesome, thanks. We have a little while before the next platform so any time you want to drop off a bear, I'll get a box or something set up to store them.

By the way, how have you been settling in here, Terra?

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[hashtagparkerluck]

[ He was going to complain about getting volunteered for stuff but then he realizes what he's being volunteered for. ]

Of course I'll help, Mr Stark!

I mean, I'm kinda saving up for a microscope but I can probably put forth ten points. Still haven't.. quite worked out how we get more points though...

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[runs_on_batteries]

A microscope?

[That was a great idea, especially for his students.]

Tell you what, you buy the bear and I'll get the microscope, okay? We may use it during class but if that happens too often I'll get another one so you don't have to keep letting us use yours. Deal?

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[sensitiveapple]

[ She's putting up her hair, in another style. But she's curious about something. ]

What's the point of the... did you call it a bear?

It kinda looks like a short-faced Bothan.

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[runs_on_batteries]

It's for emotional support. It's a very common toy children sleep with and play with from my world.

In-Person

[azrthmtrnznthos]

[Because Raven is enjoying being able to be....well, as social as she ever gets. Now that she's not sick. So she's not at all fussed by going to find Tony. If Ignis is there, that's perfectly fine with her.

A knock against the wall or door where ever Tony is, to let him know she's there.]

Not sure everyone would want a mascot. A sleep aid set might be more useful for some people. If we ask Charlotte, she might be willing to make some basic bags and we could have different orientation kits.

[faithfulsupport]

[Ignis turns at the sound of Raven's voice and he smiled slightly. The ideas were sound of course with them coming from her but he was quiet until she was finished speaking.]

Concurred on the ideas, but how are you feeling?

[Because Mama Iggy's gotta do the mama thing first.]

[Private]

[misterhappy]

What happened?

Re: [Private]

[runs_on_batteries]

When?

[Help him out, he's been drinking.]

The part about limiting the bears or wanting ice cream?

[Romeo brought the ice cream up, but that can't possibly be what Happy is talking about.]

In Person

[luckybucky]

[Bucky is not responding via ICP because he still hates the damn things. But he did watch and listen to the message -- and then shows up at Tony's door just a couple minutes later, knocking lightly. He's got on his friendliest frown.]

Re: In Person

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony's hanging out in the standard car and sitting on the floor with his back to the front wall. It's right next to the train store.]

What's up your ass?

[marriedanidiot]

Oh, how cute! That is a generous thought, Tony.

[runs_on_batteries]

Uh..

[Wow, that flusters him. He was failing to come up with how to respond to that. He sort of is going red and trying to find words. Where was Ignis when you needed him?]

Thanks.

[Yep, that's all he's got.]

Audio - to the ICP Tony's using

[mimidaeia]

[guess who's back....... i'm very sorry.]

Hello! This is a system notification- a request for a [mascot] [hoodie] been logged in the system. I am unsure of the likeliness of the request being accepted, but I'll let you know if there is a further response.

Re: Audio - to the ICP Tony's using

[runs_on_batteries]

[Don't be sorry, I love your weirdness.]

What the f{censored} does that mean?

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[flatteries]

[ Inigo looks like he's trying really hard to hold back a laugh here. He's trying to be sympathetic, really! ]

Sure, I don't mind helping out and getting a bear for some kid. But-- Tony, you look like you're in trouble. [ With that part at the end there. He's been on the receiving end of that stern royal babysitter look so many times. He Knows. ]

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[runs_on_batteries]

Thanks kid. We could use it.

[He rolled his eyes, but there was a smile threatening to show on his lips.]

Welcome to my personal hell.

[He wouldn't do it so much if it wasn't so entertaining to see Ignis getting exasperated with him.]

I'll be around the standard car if you want to come over and buy a bear. What team are you with again?

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[pleple]

I'm not using my points.

...I'm also probably more used to horrible things than some of the adults.

[ She sounds less... sassy about that than usual, at least. ]

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[runs_on_batteries]

[There was definitely going to be an over representation of blue bears in this venture, but he didn't think the kids would care.]

From what you've told me, I know you have. Still, isn't it cute?

[Again, someone might have had a few drinks as he held up the bear to the camera and waved it's arm at her.]

[chronosexual]

Huh... the bears seem like a cute idea. Where are you getting these things? Is there a build-a-bear onboard that I haven't seen yet?

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony laughs.]

It's on the train store. They're called 'mascots' but they're teddy bears and they are wearing whatever color hoodie of the person who buys them.