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[fireinthehero]

ooc: red is tony, pink is nathan!

[Cameras are popping out all over, and there's some murmurs among the crowd - a good many of them being 'Who's that guy with Stark?'- but dozens of reporters, journalists, bloggers, and various hanger ons are gathered together in one big press conference room, where Nathan and Tony are seated next to each other. A

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[incywincyhero]

You have got to be freaking kidding me.

[fireinthehero]

I wouldn't be kidding about how nice that butt looks in those tight clothes, and I'm not kidding now. [Casual as HALE]

I assume you have the same worries as Carol, Spider-Man?

[incywincyhero]

Uh ... thhhhhank you? [He wouldn't have said that but he was a little thrown by the casualness.]

It's just -- okay, look, we super-types need to make a living, same as everyone else, and sure, it'd be nice to get some good publicity once in a while. But a reality TV show? Saving lives isn't a spectacle. It's just --

[He's really flailing, here. Gut-level beliefs are hard for him to articulate.]

It's just not right, is all.

[fireinthehero]

You're very welcome!

A spectacle. I may have a flair for the glamorous, but I can assure you, this will be no circus.

Starktech might be sponsoring, but I have full control of this project.

[incywincyhero]

That's not ... look, you seem like a decent enough guy and all, and I guess you have a character reference, but I don't really know you, do I. And Tony ... has his heart in the right place ... [SO GRUDGING.] ... but he's been known to lose track of the moral bottom line before.

[fireinthehero]

I am fully willing to share with you the documents, outlines, and rules concerning how Hero TV is to be run, what is required of heroes - particularly the training and tests, I notice heroes here don't have to be approved by the Justice Department, and that's a little worrying if you ask me - and so on.

You may not know me now, but I'm willing to get to know you, Spider-Man! I cannot win your confidence by just telling you it's all under control, can I?

[incywincyhero]

Not hardly.

[A thoughtful pause, then he continues.] But okay, if you're willing to let a total -- well, near-total, counting Tony I guess -- stranger take a look, I guess I can only return the favor and keep an open mind.

[fireinthehero]

As I've said - doing the right thing is just as important to me as good business! I like to do good while building a business. Otherwise, what's the point? Money? The excitement to that is limited.

So! I absolutely should show heroes themselves how this show is going to work. To hide in the fine print would be low, don't you think?

Perhaps we could make a lunch of it, Spider-Man? Or might I call you something else... just Spider? Like a first name...

[incywincyhero]

[Of all the nicknames Nathan could've seized on...]

Uh, lunch? Yeah, that's ... that sounds good ...

Ahem. Spidey works fine. Or webhead. Webs, even. I've even gone by Arachknight, though I couldn't have told you what anyone of us were thinking at the time. Probably some kind of near death experience or something.

[fireinthehero]

Arachknight? Did you wear a knight costume, too?

But yes! Spidey then. Let me look through my schedule to see when I have some time free, and I'll have all the documents ready for you to look through.

[incywincyhero]

Nah, it was kind of a silly injoke. You know how it goes.

I can go with that. [Pause.] I appreciate you taking the time out.

[fireinthehero]

Dismissing your concerns wouldn't be painting me or the show in a good light, would it? I'd rather prove myself than just say everything's in good hands.

[incywincyhero]

[He snorts.] Well, that's one thing you've got on your partner at least.

[fireinthehero]

Mm. [He'll have to ask Tony what's the deal between him and Spider-Man later. And maybe take it with a grain of salt.]

Here we go. A wonderful little French restaurant. I've cleared out any little spots I can make in my schedule next week... pick a day and time that works for you, and I'll make reservations!

[incywincyhero]

[Oh god, French food. Man up, Parker, you can do this.]

I'm honestly pretty flexible... it's sort of a job requirement.

[fireinthehero]

Wednesday, then? I'll have plenty of time inbetween planning my other projects then.