Major voice testing

[talksciencetome]

Uhhhhhh...

Yeah, not that I don't think this is a great idea. Because I do - I mean, anything involving me has to be great, right? But you may have bitten off more than you can chew, kiddo. Just saying, I'm kind of a big deal and not just anyone can handle me.

But hey! If you think you've got the chops, give it all ya' got! You might wanna' catch up though, you're a bit behind on the times - watching Deadpool and gearing up for Suicide Squad does nothing for me so...hardly worth your time, right? Right. Moving on!

Diggin' the name you picked out for me - perfectly dirty but with a subtle sophistication that screams: "Tony Stark."

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[pixiesized]

Now, now. Don't scare the poor thing.

[talksciencetome]

Hey, I'm just trying to be realistic. It's not often I get to be the voice of reason! Usually I'm the other guy, that devil who sits on your shoulder arguing with the goody-two-shoes angel.

[pixiesized]

[A snort.] How's it feel being that guy for a change?

[themanofiron]

Alright, I've got to admit. Love the name.

[talksciencetome]

Isn't it catchy? It's catchy as hell. And it sums me up pretty damn perfectly, and that's hard to do!

Me? Us? ...I dunno', let's keep things simple and say 'me'.

[Big stretch, Tony Stark talking about himself. ..]

[talksciencetome]

...strange. Unnatural. Not sure I like it. Think I'm better at being the 'bad boy' of the Avengers. Scratch that, I know I am.

What can I say? When I'm good, I'm good, when I'm bad, I'm better.

[greenscientist]

[Eyebrow]

Subtle sophistication?

[talksciencetome]

...you're right. There's nothing subtle about me.

Especially not my level of sophistication.

[greenscientist]

Well at least you can admit it.

[Dry sarcasm is Banner's default setting.]

[talksciencetome]

Hey, hey, whoa - I never admit anything. I was agreeing, big difference. Same starting letter, but biiiig difference.

[greenscientist]

Really? [only slightly amused] I distinctly remember you saying something like "...you're right."

[talksciencetome]

Oh I did. You seem pretty shocked by it, Doc, maybe I shouldn't ever say it again!

[Rationalizing.]

[greenscientist]

Probably not. Too dangerous to use twice in a row.

[Yes, he's patronizing you now.]

[talksciencetome]

[Tony narrows his eyes and his lips pout just a little in thought. Slowly he brings up his index finger, holds it aloft for just a minute before pointing at Bruce.]

That was a shot.

[It's a statement and a question combined.]

[greenscientist]

[Bruce opens his palms in a show of guilt.] I admit that was a bit of a shot.

[But at least verbal sparring with Stark was enjoyable. It took his mind off of the ten million things he usually worried about.]

[talksciencetome]

Wasn't any 'bit' about it, that was a shot and it was a damn good one! Take credit for it, you and I both know how hard it is getting a shot in on me.

[Not that he's bragging. Except he is.]

[greenscientist]

[Building him up again? He sees what you're doing there, Stark.]

Thanks....I think. [puzzled]

What have you been up to lately?

[neversurrender]

Sophistication isn't the word I would use, Stark. But it's good to see your ego is as healthy as ever.

[talksciencetome]

You don't think so, Cap? What word would you use, then? And if you wanna' pick words from this century, that'd be helpful.

[There is indeed an edge of venom in his remarks.]

Yeah, my heart might give out on me at some point but at least my ego will live on. That's the dream, at least.

[talksciencetome]

Me? Just gettin' my feet wet here, trying to figure things out and hope to God I don't end up anywhere too terrible.

You?

[pixiesized]

I'd go with 'eccentric,' it sounds a little less Mid-Life Crisis than a grown man referring to himself as a bad boy. [She's teasing, Tony. Honest.]

Seems like things are going well, though. Maybe this'll all turn out better than you're expecting.

[talksciencetome]

[Tony makes a grunt and clutches his chest.]

Oof! Never say those three words again! I don't even wanna' think about it...

But yeah, so far so good. Hopin' it stays that way but with my track record, unlikely.

[pixiesized]

[She giggles.] Sorry, sorry.

Well, if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. I felt the same way and I've been here for years now. Here's hoping things work out. And for what it's worth, I love the name.

[talksciencetome]

'Here's hopin' - you said it, sister. From your mouth to...whoever's listening upstairs. And thanks! I definitely thought it captures my particular...essence!

[neversurrender]

I can think of a number of them, but they're not suitable to say when a lady is present. [aka his mun.]

I wouldn't worry so much Tony. You'll probably out live all of us out of pure stubbornness. [Not that he would know anything about being stubborn. Nope.]

[talksciencetome]

Ah, that convenient chivalry again - must be frustrating when you actually need to get anything done.

Stubbornness, yes. And scotch. Good for you, Rogers, discovering my secret to immortality. What's on deck for your next trick?

[greenscientist]

Just staying out of trouble.

[Sure. Truthfully, avoiding games altogether and coming out for the occasional meme or two. Also waiting to see if he gets put in the next Avengers movie or if him and Thor are gonna get handed tubs of popcorn to watch from the sidelines instead.]

[talksciencetome]

Probably a good life choice for you especially. But if that's the case, how the hell do you have any fun around here?

[greenscientist]

Fun is kept to a minimum.

[Bruce smirking as he knows Tony is not going to like that answer.]

[talksciencetome]

[No Bruce, he doesn't like that one bit. Tony tilts a brow at him and just stares long and hard for a minute.]

Okay, let's try that again, but this time with an actual answer.

[greenscientist]

[What does he want from him?]

...tally ho, we have fun here every night?

[talksciencetome]

[The phrase alone gets a laugh out of Tony, and he claps Bruce on the back.]

The fact that you just said 'tally ho' in an actual sentence means that you need to get out more - looks like I got here just in time!

[greenscientist]

[Remind him never ever to say tally ho again. It was embarrassing enough the moment it came out of his mouth.]

I'm regretting it already.

[talksciencetome]

Mission accomplished! You can't have a successful good time without at least one regret from the evening. Now let's cut loose and tear this place up!

[It's as if he's suddenly remembered who he's talking to.]

Figure of speech.

[greenscientist]

[Yes, lets not. Hulk might take it literally.]

What did you have in mind?

[Suspicious. Sorry, you're just giving his mun way too many ideas.]

[talksciencetome]

Uh, drinking, for one. Scotch, good scotch. And...other things.

[Tony's a very spontaneous guy...]

[And needless to say, his mun in turn is too excited about these two.]

[greenscientist]

I don't drink.

[Poking holes in your fun balloons, Stark.]

[talksciencetome]

Not yet. You haven't had the pleasure of drinking with Ironman before.

[greenscientist]

Swell...

[This can only end badly. Many different ways.]

[talksciencetome]

See, you say that with such pessimism. You need to lighten up!

[greenscientist]

Fine, fine, so I need to lighten up.

[It comes from being on the run for a few years with the army breathing down your neck.]

[talksciencetome]

Couldn't hurt, right?

[greenscientist]

...it might. You don't know for sure.

[talksciencetome]

True. But if we knew everything for sure then there would be no need for scientists like us, right? Sometimes risk isn't such a terrible thing.

[greenscientist]

Sometimes it is.

[Hulk was exhibit A]

[talksciencetome]

Sometimes it is.

[He taps the glowing core where his heart should be.]