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[definingfuture]

What do I think? I think you should listen to him. We're doing all right. Great, even.

Don't worry, sweetheart. I'll take care of everything.

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[werethatgood]

You do realize that even I get antsy when you say that last sentence, right?

[definingfuture]

Why's that? You don't like my driving?

[werethatgood]

Hmmmmmmm.

Actually, I'm good with your driving. I'm pretty sure when you try do to things alone when stuff comes up that I'm iffy about.

[definingfuture]

So you don't think I can handle things? Do I have to remind you that I was doing things on my own a long time before I picked up group activities? Trust me.

[werethatgood]

I think you can handle things.

I don't think you can handle things in a way that'll not make you feel bad about them, later, when you're alone.

[ Beat. ]

And don't tell me you didn't have at least some friends early enough, at least with the... more-than-just-Tony-Stark business.

[ofmyth]

Reassuring as ever, Anthony.

[definingfuture]

I try. Someone has to be, right?

[ofmyth]

Is your writer at all assured by your declaration of responsibility?


[:P]

[definingfuture]

Not really. I know. Words are cheap.

But I'll take care of it.

[irredeemed_ant]

If we're doing alright, does that mean I can have my own Iron Man upgrade or something?

[definingfuture]

Not a chance. We're doing fine, which means there's no reason to start messing it up.

[irredeemed_ant]

Awwww, but I've been good lately, ex-boss. Even Pymie Boy can attest to that.

Plus repulsors sound more fun than ant stingers.

[definingfuture]

Just be happy with what you've got. You should be trying to make the best of that, not window shopping around for something better.

That's usually a sign you've already got too much.

[deadliestwoman]

You sure about that?

[definingfuture]

That- uh. I... have some rough days? [Fluke? Mulligan? DON'T JUDGE HIM.]

[deadliestwoman]

Someone sounds a bit insecure. Shame. [She won't but her mundane on the other hand...]

[definingfuture]

Nobody's perfect all the time. It's not fun that way. [He is trying to salvage some of his bruised image here. Not everyone is as impressive as Gamora.]

[debrieflog]

Well, this one is relieved to hear that.

[A smile passes her lips.]

It has been a long time, Tony Stark.

[definingfuture]

Hey. [Baw. She looks happy, too. This is a good day.]

You look good.

[debrieflog]

As do you. I trust you have been well?

[definingfuture]

Not too bad. Not very quiet, but that's the usual. What about you? Are things okay?

[squadronsquandered]

Is it wrong that I find the lack of faith amusing?

[definingfuture]

It's wrong and horrible and completely unsurprising.

[squadronsquandered]

Perhaps. I won't know unless you provide some context, though.

[definingfuture]

Oh, you want that? That's a new one. [He's just joking.] It's not really that bad. Typical "I don't know if I can handle you" concerns. I'm waiting for the "It's not you, it's me."