"Hello, and welcome to Trish. Today, we won't be discussing the massive renovations in Hell's Kitchen. I'm sure the residents have heard quite enough about the results by now. Instead, we'll be talking about mechanical pets, which have been all the rage across New York lately. These adorable little guys are made by the AllSpark Company. They appeared just once, at the Stark Industries Tech Expo, and already countless people have fallen in love with them..."
"Trish" was a highly rated radio show. Its host, Trish, had always offered unbiased commentary on current events, making it one of the rare American programs that didn't rely on feminist or racial issues to attract listeners.
Some time ago, when the AllSpark Company launched its mechanical pets, someone had suggested buying ad time on the show. Its audience was incredibly broad, making it especially effective at generating widespread discussion.
But the host paid no attention to the number of zeroes in the advertising fee. She insisted on seeing the product for herself. People who stuck to their principles like that were rare in a capitalist country.
So Violet came by in person with several mechanical pets and had a long discussion with the host, Trish. Afterward, three fluffy, heart-melting mechanical pets had joined Trish's household.
It seemed that few women could resist such adorable pets, which were both incredibly affectionate and exceptionally well-behaved.
But the mechanical pets' meteoric rise had begun at the Stark Industries Tech Expo. As early as World War II, Stark Industries had been one of America's leading high-tech companies.
Tony's father, Howard, had held a tech expo that had attracted the world's attention and brought Stark Industries countless investments.
Now that Tony's new energy technology had matured, he planned to hold another expo. It would showcase products from Stark