because clearly i can't get the bandwagon concept right

[madenough]

Right, then, so this is-- what. Just you being complicated? No wonder we get along, honey, you get where I'm coming from.

Still, you know, places to be, wars to win, things to build. Let's get this party started.

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Howard is a welcome addition to the bandwagon *__*

[agtcarter]

It's nice to see you in a good mood, Howard.

it's his perfectly coiffed hair isn't it

[madenough]

Well, it's this or I start breaking things, so there's that. You're looking particularly lovely today, by the way, Agent Carter.

yes, I think that's what it is and look at that 'tache too x3

[agtcarter]

Thank you for saying so. [See? She can accept that graciously.] You're looking well yourself, Howard.

it is indeed fabulous

[madenough]

Well, I've certainly been worse, but then, I'm not often kidnapped quite like this, either, so maybe it's just the shock.

[thestarspangledman]

You? Complicated? I'd never have guessed.

[madenough]

Look at you being a smart-mouth. Am I a bad influence? I think I'm a bad influence.

[thestarspangledman]

Not in my books. It's -- real good to see you, though, Howard.

[madenough]

Well, drink your fill, I know mine is a face that's difficult to do without. Just ignore the bad shave from sometime yesterday morning, I'm pretty sure I'm running on caffeine and adrenaline at this point.

[fallofwinter]

Most of what they do is all about being complicated.

[madenough]

Aw. Now, Bucky, that just sounds bitter.

[fallofwinter]

Yeah well, when they get their kicks sending you into Hell time and again, it makes a man kind of bitter.

[madenough]

Christ, Bucky, if it's not Steve, it's you, if it's not you, it's Steve. How about you save some trouble for the rest of the boys to get into? Put some reins on that writer of yours.

[gotthatreference]

And from where would that be?

[madenough]

Steve, I'm hurt. All this time and you don't know the answer to that question, yet? And here I thought we had something special.

[gotthatreference]

It never came up. We were a little busy at the time, if I'm remembering correctly.

[madenough]

When are we ever not going to be busy?

[ms_potts]

[Excuse her while she, uh, stares for a second.]

Mr. Stark?

[madenough]

Hi there. Uh, you know, usually when people stare at me like that, it's because they didn't understand a thing I just said, but I'm-- I'm pretty sure there was nothing in any of--

Oh. You know what? I'll just-- You tell me, then.

[ms_potts]

[She recovers, shaking her head with a smile]

I'm sorry. I just never expected to ever meet you in person.

[She holds out a hand] I'm Pepper Potts. I'm your son's assistant. [and girlfriend, but one step at a time, here]

[tasteslikecoconut]

Oh, hey. ....Dad. I knew I got something from you. Must be that instinctual need to party.

[madenough]

You know? This is never not going to be bizarre.

I like to think I passed on my incredible brain and amazing good looks, too. Isn't that why most people have kids, anyway?

[tasteslikecoconut]

No kidding. You're all... young. Wait, am I older than you now?

And yeah I think it was something along those lines. The incredible brain part might have made it through.

[A beat.]

...Yeah the amazing good looks passed on too. I suppose I should be thanking you for getting me laid so often, but I think that'd be a weird thing to thank your dead father for.

[rockstark]

.... No way. ... [brb checking his glass to make sure it's still mineral water and not suddenly everclear]

[madenough]

[ if it was everclear, he'd be taking it. ]

Yeah, it's okay to stare. [ though he's staring at the glass.. ] Tell me that's vodka.

[rockstark]

.... Not .... not yet, but it's about to be. [ahem] Hey JARVIS. Something a little stronger?

[a moment later, Dummy rolls on over with a tray] Why not. If this wasn't on my bucket list, maybe it oughta be. [he abandons his original glass and picks up the other two, holding one out]

Family toast?