14340/Shipping Woes

Shipping Woes
Date of Scene:	25 April 2022
Location:	Port Newark, Newark
Synopsis:	Tony warns Peter about the dangers of Newark.
Cast of Characters:	Spider-Man, Iron Man

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Spider-Man has posed:
Hanging on the side of one of the port buildings, Spider-man is flattened, knees bent so the flats of his feet can stick to the wall. He seems to be watching one of the large ships with considerable interest. His mask is up halfway, to expose his mouth, as he chews on a sandwich.

Iron Man has posed:
Tony Stark is seemingly everywhere. New York City. Malibu Beach. Dubai. Centauri Proxima B. So why wouldn't he show up in Newark, NJ?

Because it's Newark. Seriously, Newark.

Still, there are necessary evils, such as making sure the retooling of one of the larger industrial work areas of Stark Industries is actually underway as it will be his keystone for the 'next, great'.. of which has not been announced. Nor has it been breathed on the wind. Or whispered by JARVIS to anyone.

The billionaire is flanked by his 'people' as he steps outside of the business offices, well, his business offices, dressed in suit and tie, the breeze carrying the tails of his jacket a little. Everything else is flawless; hair, beard.. and as he walks, he's giving a quick wave to those lucky enough to actually have seen the man in the flesh. Dark eyes do rise, however.. and there's a ghost of a smile that appears on his face.

Someone's position was made? Maybe?

Spider-Man has posed:
There is a certain smile on the webslinger's face. Spider-man reaches into his pocket and withdraws a small phone, and dials up that special number that _actually_ goes through to Tony. "Hey bud. Didn't expect to see you here." He finishes off the sandwich, and peers downward. "Been keeping an eye on some things Shredder's been bringing into the city. Not sure what his game is. I assume your visit is unrelated?"

Iron Man has posed:
As Tony heads to his awaiting black sedan that screams 'rich person inside', coupled with the license plate that announces 'STARK4', his phone does ring inside his pocket, and there's a pause as he pulls it out. One of the few people that has his personal number, and one of the even fewer people that he'll actually //answer// the phone for.

"Hey, Junior." There's a moment he pauses before, "Shredder? Who is that? I thought we just used burners? And who uses paper anymore, anyway?"

Tony stops just short of getting in the car, even though the back, passenger side door is opened for him. "Apparently unrelated," is affirmed. "Is that why you're in Newark?" The name of the city is given a touch.. wryly amused. "Seriously."

Spider-Man has posed:
"It's part of a new lend lease program. Newark doesn't have much of its own." Spider-man leans forward a bit, standing up straight to peer down at the car. "Look, I may be Friendly Neighborhood, but that can cover a lot of neighborhoods. Plus, the stuff he is bringing in is coming into our city, anyway." A pause. "Batman has an interest. Apparently Shredder is expanding into Gotham." Another pause. "He's a ninja clan leader, who I guess fights turtles? I'm trying to keep up with these yahoos. I thought _my_ enemies were weird..."

Iron Man has posed:
"We're not going to encourage Newark. I'm only here for the port."

Tony sides into the backseat of the car now, one of his guards closing the door once he's fully in. "You're not in Friendly Neighborhood, kid. This is like, 'Hostile complex'. Don't forget that."

The sedan begins to pull away, undoubted on his way back to the airfield, and his helipad. Yay for Newark Liberty International Airport, and leaving Port Newark and Elizabeth behind.

"Besides, why would you get involved.. ninja clan leader. Who fights turtles. Does adjunct teaching include a shrink? I think you're starting to lose it."

Spider-Man has posed:
"Hey. New Jerseyans are people too." A beat. "Debatably." He starts walking down the side of the building. "And yeah, I know. I've been shot at a few times. But I did get a sweet picture of the Batmobile that I'm sure triple-J will pay nicely for."

"I mean. I have to get involved. If they are going to hurt our people, then I need to be there to stop them before they can. Y'know?"

There is silence for a moment. "I don't think there is anything going on right now. I may swing back later tonight. I'll let you know if it rises above street ninjas."