[ Uh guess who has a pair of aviators now, too? Yeah, Bucky Barnes, that's who. He sends over a "selfie" of himself with them on along the shoreline of Crystal Beach. Why yes, his smile is very cheeky, thank you for asking. ]
[Tony squints at the bright screen in the still-dim apartment as he chomps on a spoonful of Honey Bunches of Oats. Or whatever alien knockoff equivalent, but it tastes, like, exactly like a bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats.
He scratches the morning stubble on his jaw and rubs his dark-circled eyes before he types--]
Are you really picking a "hot or not" fight with a middle-aged man? Sad, kid. Just sad.
[Pause as he shoves another spoonful in his mouth, then adds:]
Okay, singing about "old man river" just proves you're more ancient than I am
Follow-up comment: How did you even figure out how to use a smartphone
[Actually, he does know, having seen Steve slowly learn how to use his modern technology, but... there's still something fascinating about the concept.
Neither of them have anything on Dog-Kid's 500-year lagtime, but y'know.]
It's that thing in your hand and/or on your wrist right now. Or the Prismatican equivalent anyway. We developed similar tech on Earth, everyone's got one in 2018
Except me, who has a cooler version
Also re: wrinkles i'm told they're very distinguished. they show you have this thing called "experience" fyi
[ You know, this level of unbridled sass for sass' sake all looks very familiar. It's a good thing Bucky isn't looking in the mirror right now. He might actually see something he wouldn't want to face. ]
Are you actually deciphering code to a World War soldier? I could've handled it from context, you know!
[ It would have taken awhile, but... Next time give him a chance before you try to be all cool and explain shit to him. ]
As for the smartphone, I've seen films of space devices before. They were definitely bigger than this one, but it still had the same functionality. And there was a manual that came with it, too. Also some kind of robot voice that you can ask questions. So, why click on a tiny little glass window that is so not designed for ten fingers when this smartphone can translate my voice into words?
Just f y i.
[ You can hear the smug. ]
So, what makes yours so damn special? Wait, let me guess! Because YOU own it?
Space... devices... what, like from A Trip to the Moon? Sorry buddy but real life outdid Jules Verne a few decades ago
And mine's special because I MADE it, which means it's superior to... p. much anything actually
As for the devices here, I already adjusted the interface on one so a kid from the 1500's could use it. Maybe if you're nice to me I'll make one that can accommodate your apparent sausage fingers
[Tony's moved on from the kitchen and now stands in front of the sink of Thor's shared bathroom. He brushes his teeth with one hand as he reads the messages off his opposite wrist.
Raising a brow, he holds the brush between his teeth as he reaches over to text back--]
that should be ihu. u = you. shorthand
and oh right because flash gordon is way more relevant to kids these days. also it's not bragging if it's a fact. and sure. engineer. except with larger annual income. still trying to figure out the merlin-meets-terminator technology here but once i do i can make you a baby's-first-smartphone, k
I’m not talking about kids THESE days! Stop changing the context just to be sassy!
Also, I have no idea half of what you said means, but I’m not some baby! I know how to engineer, too! I’ve made stuff for my regiment before! You’re NOT as special as you think you are, pal.
Ahhh, glad you asked! It was a real stroke of genius and generosity on my part. I refurbished a projector for my boys to watch some films, and our commanding officer’s car engine just happened to be available for powering it up!
What’s a little court martial for a morale boost, yeah? ftw
Your flattery is insulting! They were newsreels, nothing more. You deviant.
[ Nyeh heh hehn. ]
What? Why in the world is that "internet slang"? You would never use that! In fact, I'm starting to believe half of this slang isn't even real! What have you done to me, old man?!
anyway [he texts as he turns on the shower with his other hand,] g2g. enjoy your newfound shades and stolen look. imitation is the sincerest form of flattery i'm told
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voice 🠲 text;
Not so hot now, are ya?
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He scratches the morning stubble on his jaw and rubs his dark-circled eyes before he types--]
Are you really picking a "hot or not" fight with a middle-aged man? Sad, kid. Just sad.
[Pause as he shoves another spoonful in his mouth, then adds:]
especially because you're gonna lose
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You are gonna D R O W N
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Well, I still stand by spelling out drown at you
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Follow-up comment: How did you even figure out how to use a smartphone
[Actually, he does know, having seen Steve slowly learn how to use his modern technology, but... there's still something fascinating about the concept.
Neither of them have anything on Dog-Kid's 500-year lagtime, but y'know.]
1/2
You'll have to describe that sensation to me, mister, because I can't relate.
[ NYAAA HA HAAAAAAAAA! ]
How? What's that supposed to mean? I'm not an idiot.
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[ LUL he has no idea wtf is in his hands. It's a telephonic device. duh. ]
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It's that thing in your hand and/or on your wrist right now. Or the Prismatican equivalent anyway. We developed similar tech on Earth, everyone's got one in 2018
Except me, who has a cooler version
Also re: wrinkles i'm told they're very distinguished. they show you have this thing called "experience" fyi
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Oh -- btw stands for "by the way" ofc
Oh -- ofc stands for of "of course" iirc
Oh -- iirc stands for "if i recall correctly" lmao
Oh -- lmao stands for "laughing my ass off" btw
Oh -- btw stands for
...I digress
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Are you actually deciphering code to a World War soldier?
I could've handled it from context, you know!
[ It would have taken awhile, but... Next time give him a chance before you try to be all cool and explain shit to him. ]
As for the smartphone, I've seen films of space devices before.
They were definitely bigger than this one, but it still had the same functionality.
And there was a manual that came with it, too.
Also some kind of robot voice that you can ask questions.
So, why click on a tiny little glass window that is so not designed for ten fingers when this smartphone can translate my voice into words?
Just f y i.
[ You can hear the smug. ]
So, what makes yours so damn special?
Wait, let me guess!
Because YOU own it?
1/2
And mine's special because I MADE it, which means it's superior to... p. much anything actually
As for the devices here, I already adjusted the interface on one so a kid from the 1500's could use it. Maybe if you're nice to me I'll make one that can accommodate your apparent sausage fingers
2/2
btw
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omfg ihy
Should I spell that one out for you, ya old bat?
And I was thinking more along the lines of Flash Gordon.
A Trip to the Moon was almost twenty years before I was born!
So, you're what, and engineer?
Is that what you're trying to insinuate with your little bragging spree there?
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Raising a brow, he holds the brush between his teeth as he reaches over to text back--]
that should be ihu. u = you. shorthand
and oh right because flash gordon is way more relevant to kids these days. also it's not bragging if it's a fact. and sure. engineer. except with larger annual income. still trying to figure out the merlin-meets-terminator technology here but once i do i can make you a baby's-first-smartphone, k
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Stop changing the context just to be sassy!
Also, I have no idea half of what you said means, but I’m not some baby!
I know how to engineer, too!
I’ve made stuff for my regiment before!
You’re NOT as special as you think you are, pal.
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He tries again--]
ok. I'll bite, with an expectation of overwhelming disappointment. what kind of stuff?
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It was a real stroke of genius and generosity on my part.
I refurbished a projector for my boys to watch some films,
and our commanding officer’s car engine just happened to be available for powering it up!
What’s a little court martial for a morale boost, yeah?
ftw
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either way what really should've gotten you court-martialed is your continued attempts at internet slang. ftl
....that's faster-than-light, "for the lose" is definitely not a thing
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They were newsreels, nothing more.
You deviant.
[ Nyeh heh hehn. ]
What? Why in the world is that "internet slang"?
You would never use that!
In fact, I'm starting to believe half of this slang isn't even real!
What have you done to me, old man?!
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anyway [he texts as he turns on the shower with his other hand,] g2g. enjoy your newfound shades and stolen look. imitation is the sincerest form of flattery i'm told
(ftr, i'm told that a lot)
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.........nah. i'll just leave you in suspense :)