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Are you hurt?

N-no. Not... Really.

Are you Alenko?

Or Stark?

Tony Stark.

What's your location? Who's with you?

[That he thinks she's searching for him because she's in trouble is...pretty obvious, really.]

[A sigh of relief. Well, finding him was certainly easy. She definitely senses his urgency.]

Ah, no, s-sorry. I'm not in any trouble.

[For once.]

I need to talk to you.

[There's a pause, like he's not quite sure whether to be relieved or annoyed.]

Not a good time. We'll do lunch.

[Yeah, no. Chloe's met adults like you, who don't take teenagers seriously. Too bad she doesn't realize Tony's out there saving lives. She honestly believes he's completely brushing her off, lying about talking later.]

If that's how you want it, fine. You probably don't know Nem well, anyway. I'll find this Alenko instead. Thanks so much for your time.

[He's happy to correct that impression.

Even if it isn't terribly incorrect in he first place - he takes very few people seriously.]

You think Captain Canada has time to chat right now? Half the city's burning down. We're a little busy pulling people out.

[About that.]

You're right. I'm sorry. I wasn't aware you were one of the good guys.

[Helping people and going into the thick of things. If Chloe's 'super power' had been a bit more hands on...]

If you're serious about lunch, I'll take you up on it. Feel free to bring a friend.

[Chloe will certainly be bringing a certain werewolf along...]

I'll forgive you. This time.

[He's teasing, here - it's a distraction from the horrors below, and the reality of just how understaffed the good guys, such as they are, really are right now.]

Come by Callahan's once nothing's been set on fire for about 48 hours.

[A quiet laugh.]

Thank you.

Alright. Callahan's. You'll see a petite blonde and a...well, you'll probably know us when you see us. Be careful out there.

Good luck.

If you need help, get in touch.

[He signs off after that, the better to deal with the current crop of trouble.]

((ooc: Want me to set up a log for the meeting? (And if so, who all's on board?) ))

Will do. Thanks again.

((ooc: Sure! If you have the time. Otherwise I totally can, no problem! Chloe and Derek will be going to meet Tony together.))

((ooc: I can get a starter up tomorrow - I have some family stuff early, but the rest of the day is chill-out time. Wednesday before the storm work for you, ICly?))

((ooc: Sounds perfect! Thank you so much! I work tomorrow night, but will get to it as soon as I'm able! Also, I let Bri know as well! Feel free to have Tony bring someone if you want~!))

((And belatedly, here! Wyn said she might swing either Kaidan or Pepper by, too, but we can get things moving in any case.)

((YAY! Oh, I am so excited! I get off work soon and will be sure to tag! Thanks!!))

((P.S. I totally re-watched the third, then the first, and am now about to watch the second Iron Man movie(s) because you and your Tony are so awesome. :D I am so excited.))

[The response is delayed, but eventually Chloe gets an incoming feed of someone whose body armour says they're either some kind of future-tech soldier or sports enthusiast, or a modern day sport biker with a taste for too much sci-fi and cyberpunk. There seems to be a pile of rubble behind them, but no active fires or cries for help. After a moment, apparently satisfied with how his comm is propped, the figure removes his helmet to reveal a wearily concerned Major Alenko.]

I'm about as busy as Stark is, but my people skills are better. I'm Kaidan Alenko. Ah.... what can I do for you?

It's fine. [Chloe's used to direct people--her boyfriend being such a one.]

I'm sorry to interrupt you both when you're so busy. Is there a place we might be able to meet later to talk? When things have settled down.

[Chloe was impressed. When Nem told her to find 'Alenko' or 'Stark,' she had no idea what she was in for. At least they both seemed to be the hands-on type, and if they were part of the good guys, she wouldn't be complaining.]

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Hey, no, don't apologize for that.

[Kaidan looks earnestly reassuring, much in the same way as a police dog that didn't mean to be offputting. He lifts his hands -- to ward off any more low flying apologies, apparently.]

This is the kind of busy where you have to take your downtime as it comes. But I figure it'll all settle out in another couple days, if nobody from outside dumps more fuel on this particular fire. If you want to talk then, sure. Ah... about what, exactly?

[A small, self-conscious shrug follows Kaidan's words . Chloe does relax slightly, though, offering a small smile. His manner and words reminded her of someone.]

I just don't want to get in the way. You're helping people, and there is enough chaos going on right now that anyone can see you'd be busy.

[But if he had a bit of down time right now, then Chloe would take it.]

I need to find out more about Salvation, and the people from that ship. I--I just woke up a while ago, and I have a lot of questions.

[A deep breath--Chloe's rehearsed how vague her tone should be--and she plows ahead. She can't help it if her face spreads out with a rapid fire blush. At least she doesn't stutter.]

I also have questions about a man named Nem. Who he was and all that.

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Well... that I can definitely help with. I'm one of the people working on getting her back up and running, so, ah... yeah. I can fill you in on that.

[There's a moment where a display of orange light materializes around Kaidan's left arm, and he flips through a few things with the fingers of his right hand shifting and flying to access them. It looks very much like the descendent of swipe technology for a smartphone.]

What parts of town are you familiar with? I can think of a couple places we could meet up -- a lot of this stuff isn't something I really want to put on an open network broadcast, y'know?

[A look of relief, followed by a genuine smile.]

Thanks. It would mean a lot.

[Then Chloe's staring, brows high on her forehead as she watched Kaiden mess with what looks like fancy technology--or maybe some spinoff of magic.]

Huh. Can you teach me how to do that?

[Or was she seeing something a bit more supernatural rather than technological?]

I'm familiar with the areas near the flop, and around the ship. I've been exploring as much as possible since I woke up here, but there are only so many places you can see in about a week. Especially with the riots and f-fire.

[Kaidan's smile is crooked but genuine at seeing the tiny teenager's attention shift, however briefly, to being intrigued by technology instead of worrying about the ongoing rioting.]

Sure -- it's an omni-tool, basically just a wearable computer with a holographic interface. But I'll add that to the list of things to talk about when we meet up. Speaking of which... I'm thinking Callahan's.

[Finished with checking his readouts, he waves the orange display back into non-existance and looks to the camera pickup again.]

It's a cafe on the edge of the trade district, so definitely stay clear until things settle, but the woman who owns it is actually Stark's girlfriend, so not only do they have good coffee he's pretty likely to be there too.

Omni-tool... Interesting name. I look forward to it.

[Then Chloe laughs, head tilting in consideration.]

Okay. That's the place Tony recommended, too, so it makes sense that his girlfriend owns it. If you want to meet us for lunch at the same time, I'm game. I'll be bringing my boyfriend, anyway. Otherwise we can meet whenever you aren't busy. It's not like we're going anywhere any time soon.

Well... I hope to change that, in time. [Kaidan jokes on the subject of Salvation and the massive to-do list that are her repairs.] But fair enough. Stay safe, Chloe, we'll meet up when this has all blown over.

Good. [Chloe's being absolutely serious. She is holding you to that, Kaiden.] I plan on doing anything and everything within my abilities to help.

I plan on it. You stay safe, too. And Thanks. I look forward to meeting you in person.

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