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[hextechhead]

Hello everyone in Free Cities, this is Jayce Talis again. I was talking to the Libertas relief workers about next steps and the rebuilding effort since there were a lot of destroyed buildings and homes.

It's in early stages but volunteers for manual labor would be very appreciated now, and maybe those of us who have construction skills could be of more help in the future. I know not everyone is into heavy lifting, but I'm sure there are other things people can do, even if it's handing out meals or running errands there while they get things moving.

[Then, briefly, a hastier set of handwriting:] If you're at a loss, I'll be happy to assign you something to do.

I said I would ask other Summoned if they can volunteer some personal time, especially since we did an impressive job with the heavy lifting in the mines. There won't be any payment, but we'd offer higher discounts for our store.

Thank you,
Jayce Talis
& Viktor who had to interject

Comments

[assembles]

I think it probably goes without saying at this point, but I'll be there.

[hextechhead]

Well I'd hate to assume! Thank you, Steve.

[assembles]

While we're talking, I wanted to let you know that the shield you made me is being put to good use.

[hextechhead]

I'm glad to hear that. I hope you're staying safe though. Was it the walking dead?

[assembles]

That's right. But don't worry, I'm used to this kind of thing.

Locked to Steve

[hextechhead]

Being used to it doesn't make it easy.

I actually was wondering if you'd be willing to test out a prototype I have for a new kind of shield. If you like it you can keep it. We got this new material from Luna, it's not made for aggressive combat, but it amplifies magic and absorbs it. Combined with a strong shield enchantment it would be ideal for defensive use.

It won't be as impervious as the shield that Sam has, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to copy that material, but with risks rising I thought I'd test out mostly defensive/protective items. But I could use a POV of someone who uses them regularly.

private forever

[assembles]

[ Steve tends to prefer shields that can be used for both defense and offense, but he can't deny that he's curious about this special new metal and how it can be applied. ]

It sound like that'd be extremely useful. I'd be happy to come help you test it out. I'm no stranger to testing prototypes.

[ Tony was constantly upgrading their gear, back before everything fell apart. He remembers those times spent in his lab well. ]

Just let me know when would be a good time to come by.

[industries]

[ did jayce make him the shield ]

[industries]

[ jayce made him a shield. unbelievable ]

[hextechhead]

[ [two shields, second in the works now, eat your heart out] ]

[industries]

[industries]

[techmaturgy]

All relevant boxes are labeled "Steve", in the event you aren't certain where to start.

[industries]

> Can we also give him the ones labeled "Tony"?
> Just a thought.

[assembles]

If you needed help carrying things around, Tony, all you had to do was ask.

[industries]

> For you? Definitely prefer the underhanded scheme.

[assembles]

Right where I can see it. Real underhanded.

[industries]

> Romanoff's webinars could've used more visuals, what can I say.
>
>
>
> Man, the untimely death of loved ones really limits the ol' joke pool, doesn't it.

[hextechhead]

You can help Viktor delegate.

[industries]

> Excellent, I have extensive practice in that field.

[hextechhead]

To be clear, by 'delegate' I don't mean give Steve all of the work.

[assembles]

Wow. You're really making my life easy.

[techmaturgy]

I'm largely disqualified from physical labor, which means I have plenty of time to focus on logistics.

[assembles]

Hey, that's important too. Gotta have a guy in the chair.

[techmaturgy]

I wouldn't describe myself as that, necessarily.

[being in charge is for other people]