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[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.]

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[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?

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Well, you make it pretty easy, what with the handsome smile and fast talking and all.

[ Jack can't help a small laugh that comes out. ]

Maybe. Not for me, but maybe for someone else. Not sure if he'll go for it, but I thought it'd be a cute gesture. At least considering our resources here.

You're going to be good for my ego. That's not going to make you popular around here.

[He kids. But really, most people thought his ego was big enough as it was.]

Now who is the generous, handsome devil? Couldn't you just wink at him and have the same effect?

[He goes over to a bag he'd been carrying around with bears inside. He looked at the bag of colors and then just held it open for Jack to take. All the bears had a team colored hoodie on but several had a little white skirt added (made from pillow cases) and tiny little tiara/ crowns. The 'boy bears' had small circlets around their forehead.]

Help yourself before I make you back up all that charm.

No? Too many people fed up with your ego already, huh?

[ For once, Jack actually looks bashful and shrugs a shoulder. ]

I could, but he's already won over. My boyfriend from back home. [ a phrase he's still sort of getting used to saying. ] I just wanted to get him something to keep him company when I'm not there. That's all.

[ Jack actually looks surprised when Tony holds out the bag for him but easily picks out a small circlet-wearing bear in an orange hoodie. ]

I don't even know if he likes things like this, but we didn't get many opportunities for gifts or anything back home, so maybe it'll win me some favours? What do you think?

People don't seem to appreciate it as much as they should.

[The news earned Jack a smile. It was warm and genuine, happy for the other fellow.]

He'll appreciate it. As far as gifts go sometimes you can talk one of the elves into making something for you and there is a spider on board who can produce clothing when bribed by treats.

Well, you just gotta throw a little flattery in there. Makes them feel like they're in on it too.

[ Jack looks the teddy over, wondering if there's anything more he can do to personalise it, but with limited resources and... not having much in the way of imagination in that area, he's a little stumped. Maybe he'll think of something later. ]

Wait, really? I didn't know that. How do I get in contact with them?

[He chuckled, amused at the advice to increase his charm.]

Oh I forgot..

[He waves for Jack to wait while he went back to his office for a minute and came back with a tiny, intricate circlet, a strip of white fabric, and a small tiara/crown.]

Think he'd like a boy bear or girl? The girls get a skirt and the tiara and boys get the circlet. And no, this wasn't my decision.

[No, but he helped a lot with it.]

It's... hard to say? I guess if I want it to remind him of me, maybe a "boy" teddy? If that's a thing.

[ For as confident as Jack is in his usual talking with people, more... intimate and considerate things tend to be a little trickier. ]

The tiara is cute, but he's a pretty basic sort of guy. The circlet I think will be okay.

[ He smiles, taking the bear-sized circlet and fitting it perfectly on the fuzzy bear's head. ]

It's perfect. I... Don't know if he'll like it, but it's what I wanted, I think. Thank you, Mr. Stark... If I can earn this back in any way... don't hesitate to ask. I know resources are scarce here... I don't want you to be out because I was being sentimental...

[Tony certainly understood that dynamic. He'd much rather jest and talk nonsense or tech instead of emotions and things from the heart.]

I didn't think the boy bears needed anything, but I was vetoed. Hope he enjoys it.

[He chuckled at the offer.]

We'll see. Do tell him to fill out the questionnaire whenever he gets a chance.

Well, it's a cute touch, anyway and I appreciate it.

[ He sighs and rubs the back of his neck. It's not too often that he's indebted to someone, so he tries to make the best of it. ]

I can do that. But hey, you ever need manpower or even someone to hang out with... not that a guy like you is gonna need help with that... But hey, I've seen shit too. [ The look of Tony's demeanor and his quickness to jump in to solve problems is pretty much a dead giveaway. ] Still owe you some of those stories, after all.

Thanks. Is it okay if I call you Tony? Kinda close quarters for formalities, don'tcha think?

[He loved the flattery. He didn't hear it near enough.]

That's right, I'll come collect before long. And yes, Tony is fine. The kids are the only ones who call me 'mister'.

[Even if Jack wasn't counting on it, Tony added his name to his list of 'if shit gets real' who he was going to call.]

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