Mark I - [ Video ]

[tonywankenobi]

[ The video feed turns on and for a moment, Tony doesn’t move. He simply lets out a sigh and blinks a few times, almost as if in disbelief. It's not entirely clear but he's definitely in his underwear and said underwear is definitely a scarlet thong. ]

What is this? Must be one of Hammer's. [ And after a brief pause, he concludes that it couldn't

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[excessivehubris]

[Okay, there really does appear to be an influx of kidnappees in the recent week.

He'll add this to his list of curious occurrences, make no mistake but at the moment he's slightly distracted by something else.]

Spend the night with Tony Stark package? Really?

[tonywankenobi]

[ Don't you dare judge me, Charles F. ]

You can't afford it.

[excessivehubris]

[Not at all! Does a line like that work though?]

Fairly certain I don't even want to try.

The droid, in your room, should be able to supply you with clothes, if you haven't worked that out already. I'm Charles by the way, Charles Xavier.

[tonywankenobi]

[ It was more of an AFTER-line. It's not like he used that line beforehand, Tony's just not entirely against slight embarrassment in the aftermath. ]

Charles Xavier?

[ The name rings familiar but not really all that much. ]

Good to know, I'll be sure to hit him up later. [ And judge the craftsmanship HIDEOUSLY. ]

[excessivehubris]

[There's a joke about 'package' in there somewhere but Charles's mind is rebelling from even going there.]

I figured it would be polite to introduce myself, since we got your name right off the mark.

[He pulls a bemused expression at that last bit.]

Not entirely certain they gender identify, given that they're AI.

[tonywankenobi]

[ Charles, your mind is being too polite.

Though Charles must be another one of those guys who has never heard of Tony. Those darned intergalactic newspapers aren't very reliable. ]

I'm not entirely unfamiliar with AI and I've found that not much is entirely impossible with them. However, the ones I've dealt with were probably slightly more advanced.

[excessivehubris]

[More like attempting self preservation.

While a blow to your ego, Mr. Stark, we're certain you and it will survive.]

I'm afraid where or perhaps I should say more precisely when, I come from the idea of AI is mostly relegated to the pages of dime store novels. Though advances are being made daily it seems.

[tonywankenobi]

[ Tony Stark's ego is pretty bulletproof depending on who you are so don't be too concerned for it. ]

I'd introduce you to JARVIS but I've left him at home without filling up his waterdish. Though, to be fair, where I'm from, AI isn't something that most people have access to.

[excessivehubris]

[Well how the hell will I fill in the rest of the hours of my day?

The response is just curious enough that Charles's index and middle fingers slide up to his temple.]

JARVIS?

[ooc: Permission to go spelunking in Tony's mind?]

[tonywankenobi]

[ You'll survive somehow. ]

Just A Rather Very Intelligent System, if I do say so myself. He helps me with my homework sometimes.

[OOC: ALWAYS.]

[excessivehubris]

[ooc: Dons the climbing gear!]

[The ease with which he slides across Tony's mind, makes him think typical human but very quickly he is disabused of that notion. The other man's genius is quickly evident, as are the events in Afghanistan and dear God isn't that clever, that first suit, Charles gives a small chuff as he follows along the memories of designing and producing the suits.

Hank would be drooling over this level of technology and application.

His lips twitch a little at watching the shift of focus in Stark Industries in the aftermath of Afghanistan and ... hmm S.H.I.E.l.D curious.

Even as he delves further, Charles refocuses on their conversation before the pause becomes awkward.]

Your 'homework', of course.

[tonywankenobi]

[ Well, Charles is definitely doing HIS homework apparently and while Tony definitely notices some suspicious activity, his first thought isn't "OMG THIS GUY JUST READ MY MIND."

He blinks once at the sudden shift in conversation. ]

Is it weird that I find it flattering that you chose that as something to be suspicious of?

[excessivehubris]

Did I sound suspicious? I hadn't realized. Should I sound suspicious?

[After the absolute hash he made of things with Arthur, Charles is actually trying to be more discreet about revealing his tricks. Note it isn't slowing him down from doing them or, you know, asking permission first, just that he's being more cautious about revealing that he's done it.]

[tonywankenobi]

Suggestive? Is that a better word for it? Like I said before, Chuck, you can't afford the package.

[ He really doesn't care, he's just busting your balls. ]

[excessivehubris]

[Well, if he's learned nothing from Logan in their brief association, its to ignore 'Chuck'.]

And as I said before, Anthony Edward, I wasn't shopping for it.

[tonywankenobi]

[ Aw, now he can't even be original. Perhaps Chaz~ will go over better. ]

Just Tony is--

[ He gives Charles a sideways glace. He had definitely never disclosed his middle name to him at any point in time. ]

--fine.