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[takehisbird]

Well, well, what is this little beauty doing here? And all made up for me? I even see some handwriting I know. Guess I’m honored to join this little club. Normally I would say something this intricate could only come from the mind of a Mr. Stark, but I see no concealed weaponry or electricity here. I may have to find the clown who left this on my

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[enigmaestro]

You're looking for an explanation, yet you're not asking the right questions. How nonsensical, like having a Wall as a Street.

[takehisbird]

Not specific enough for you, then?

[enigmaestro]

Quite the opposite, actually, but I haven't the patience to play your shepherd through each and every step. Where's the fun in that?

[takehisbird]

Fine, allow me to be direct: Where the hell did these things come from?

[enigmaestro]

You wound me, Justin Hammer. I'm not a man who enjoys the direct. It lacks the poetic touch, wouldn't you agree? There's something to be said about the pull of negative capability in a world of ticking numbers and stark competition.

But why ask questions you've already answered? Yours came from your desk, mine came from my previous housing. You should be asking why it cannot be destroyed.

Go on, try it.

[takehisbird]

[Justin frowns at that pun. Rather hard.]

Honestly, I haven't tried to destroy it yet. Why would I want to do that to something so fascinating?

[enigmaestro]

[Oh there will be so much more. So much more to come.]

You'd be surprised how many people ignore their curiosity and tread straight to fear. But the point stands, it is an indestructible artifact.

[takehisbird]

Huh. I'll have to give that a try, then.

[enigmaestro]

Worth the experiment, for those with experimental minds. I trust you won't disappoint.

But moving along, Justin Hammer, it seems you've attracted quite the high order of attention. How flattering that must be.

[takehisbird]

Well, it's to be expected when someone as high profile as myself shows up anywhere, even if it is in a metaphorical sense.

[enigmaestro]

Oh, I think you hit the nail on the head, Mr. Hammer.

[takehisbird]

Oh, I've never heard that one before.

[enigmaestro]

Well you don't have to be blunt.