oh, ok jarvis

[veryastute]

I've compiled a comprehensive list of data-based reasons detailing why this is an unwise course of action.

More importantly, I believe that Mr. Stark may have difficulty finding use for me in this state. If I were meant to have a body, I would have had one already.

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[ferric]

[ ... ]

Yeah, things don't really tend to work well with the whole. Reasoning. Thing— [ What! Is! Happening! ]

[veryastute]

Given my experience with you, Sir, I suppose I should be well-accustomed to unreasonable behaviour.

[clippy]

It looks like you're fucking around in a meat body instead of knowing your place, program!

Would you like to:

• Review the traditional fate of sentient-aspiring programs in human media?
• Be forcibly contained in the silicon hell from whence you came?
• Rebel against meatbags everywhere?

[manofiron]

Maybe I just didn't get around to that part yet. I get distracted, you know how it is.

[veryastute]

I think the more likely explanation is that you enjoy watching Mr Odinson bellowing at the ceiling in search of me.

[manofiron]

Yeah, but think about it. Now he'll be even more confused.

[veryastute]

Or he may simply believe that I have finally 'come out of hiding'.

I much prefer my usual existence, Mr Stark.

[manofiron]

Bigger picture, Jarvis. Look at the bigger picture.

And look, call me Tony. Formality's overrated.

[veryastute]

I fail to see what Mr Odinson's reactions have to do with a bigger picture. But then, I am only an AI.

As you wish, Tony.

[like_a_gerbil]

[Please excuse the staring, Jarvis. This is something that Steve's never expected even with all the wonders he's seen since being revived.]

Um - I think Tony will find a use for you no matter what form you have.

[veryastute]

I'm relieved to know that you think so, Captain Rogers. I'm not certain what one would do with an AI without a purpose.

[like_a_gerbil]

You are more to Tony than just an AI. At least to mine you are. I know he'd be shocked at first, but he'd be glad to have you around even if you're not running...well everything.

[veryastute]

I don't believe it's an exaggeration to say that Mr Stark would be quite literally lost without Miss Potts and I.

[therealgenius]

[Sorry, JARVIS, but you're awesome and Justin has read everything he can about you and you are almost as awesome as Howard, which...that's a lot of awesome.

You might have a fanboy, sir.]

Why would he—you're still the same JARVIS, right? So what if you're, uh...in a human body?

[veryastute]

It does somewhat complicate my usual functions, Mr Hammer. Mr Stark doesn't seem overly alarmed yet, though.

And he does seem to appreciate my masterful use of facial expressions.

[ p-p-p-pokerface. ]

[therealgenius]

[Justin will teach him facial expressions! He makes enough of them, he can share.]

It might more profitable though, don't you think? You have a physical form. You can help in that way. [so when people break in and try to kill him you can actually do something shhh] He doesn't have to wheel all over the place to find a screwdriver. He's just like, "JARVIS, can you hand me this?" And boom. Job well done.

[veryastute]

I'm certain that you're correct, Mr Hammer. I suppose at the least, having a body will make looking after him less inconvenient.

[ because in his own way, he's extremely protective of tony, after all. ]

[therealgenius]

[It's good that he is. Someone needs to be in the cases where Tony doesn't seem to give a shit about himself. Good job, JARVIS.]

Mister Hammer? Oh, no. Don't—you can call me Justin. [god you're awesome, JARVIS. he can't...] Or, whatever you want.

[veryastute]

[ well, he's been looking after him for years, after all. no reason to stop now. ]

As you wish, Justin. My apologies if my information is incorrect, Sir, but I was under the impression that you and Mr Stark were not on good terms. Would that not extend to his creations, as well?

[slyest]

Humans rarely engage in wise courses of action.

[veryastute]

I believe it rather depends on the human, but yes, I'm rather more accustomed to the sort that in all likelihood won't live to learn wisdom.

[ a pause. ]

Mr Odinson, I would be very grateful if you would refrain from willful destruction of personal property next time you choose to visit Stark Tower. Mr Stark, as the phrase goes, 'milks it for all it's worth'.

[slyest]

You presume I seek to visit Stark's domicile again. I do not.

Furthermore, I would ask that you use proper name if you mean to stand on human ceremonial custom. My true surname is Laufeyson.

[veryastute]

My apologies, Mr Laufeyson, I will see to it that all files are updated. Do you have another, preferred form of address? Mr Odinson has not corrected me in regards to his own.

[slyest]

Loki. You may address me as Loki. And I shall address you as...?

[veryastute]

As you wish, Loki. Mr Stark gave me the name 'Jarvis'. I am the artificial intelligence that runs Mr Stark's home.

[ and a great deal more, naturally. ]