on a potential game

[rhodeing]

Are you sure you want to do this? I mean, really, really sure? You have that internship in July, and I know you'll be working hard and--

I'm not trying to sweet talk you! I am honestly worried for your--

Well, fine. If you're sure.

But I'm not letting you do anything weird, you hear me?

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[hotrodred]

Since when have you had to try to sweet-talk anyone?

[rhodeing]

You don't get it, man! She's tough. It's like she's immune to my powers.

[hotrodred]

Hey, I feel for you. I can't even manipulate mine into doing what I want. Muns are hard nuts to crack.

[rhodeing]

Now that I cannot believe. The patented Stark charm? Really?

[hotrodred]

No, the Charm was the first thing to fail. Bribing didn't work, and neither did threatening. I'm thinking about trying some tears soon.

[rhodeing]

I hate to say this man, but I think you're losing your touch.

[hotrodred]

Me? Never! She's just a freak. And not the good kind of freak, either.

[rhodeing]

[He's laughing. A lot.]

Unfortunate man, truly unfortunate.

[pepperedsmile]

Muns have a mind of their own. It's rare to get them to see anything your way.

[rhodeing]

Why is that? I think it's weird that this is how they entertain themselves. Just let me be!

[pepperedsmile]

That's like asking why Tony thinks he can do some of the things he does. It would be a very long, complicated answer, Rhodey.

[rhodeing]

I thought the answer was just "because he's Tony."

[pepperedsmile]

Of course. How could I forget that? You'd think after all these years of working with him that I would remember something like that.

[rhodeing]

Don't worry, your secret's safe with me.

[pepperedsmile]

My mind is much more at ease knowing that.

Does your mun know where you'll be headed?

[imfollowinghim]

I don't know if that's really up to you, big guy.

[rhodeing]

Which part?

[imfollowinghim]

Whether or not they do anything weird with you.

[rhodeing]

I'd like to think mine likes me enough to respect my wishes.

[imfollowinghim]

In my experience, that can sometimes just make it worse.

Maybe you'll get lucky.

[rhodeing]

Man you are not making me feel better about this.

[imfollowinghim]

Sorry.

[rhodeing]

Just do me a favor and never become a doctor.

[imfollowinghim]

I don't think you have to worry about that, pal.

[bucky_barnes]

Saying that kinda thing is sorta like waving a red flag in front a bull. It just makes 'em want to do it to you all the more. So really, that's kinda like you challenging your typist to put you in the weirdest situations possible.

[rhodeing]

You know bulls are color-blind, right? What makes them angry is actually just the movement of the flag.

[bucky_barnes]

....way to completely miss the point there, Colonel Rhodes. [To his credit, he didn't roll his eyes though it was terribly tempting.] I can see why you and Stark get along so well.

[rhodeing]

Hey, I learned from the best, Sergeant Barnes.

[bucky_barnes]

Yes, well, I know where Stark gets it from too unfortunately. [Of course he did, he'd worked with Howard Stark after all. It was amazing the kind of company a rough and tumble kid from Brooklyn could keep when you were best friends with a national icon.] My point however is, you're still daring your typist by uttering such ill thought out words.

[rhodeing]

I don't think you're supposed to call them 'typists.' It's a little outdated.

[bucky_barnes]

Really? [He asked a little surprised.] I would have thought mundane would be far more disrespectful.

[rhodeing]

[Oh look, Rhodey's finally cracked a smile!]

I guess you're right. I think the whole thing's weird anyway.

[bucky_barnes]

[That's because Bucky grows on you eventually. Like a fungus.]

Really? Out of everything in your life you find this weird?

[rhodeing]

You gotta learn to be more adaptable, Barnes.

[bucky_barnes]

I think I'm being pretty damned adaptable considering the situation. [He scoffed softly.] Besides, as I recall, you're the one complaining about things being weird.

[rhodeing]

Don't tell me you don't think it's a little weird that your 'typist' has control over what you do?

[bucky_barnes]

Not at all, we have a very equitable relationship. It's all about how you communicate with them, Rhodes. [Smirk.] Of course, the fact I have 'em wrapped around my finger helps too.

[rhodeing]

Yeah, yeah, brag about it why don't you.

[bucky_barnes]

Just offering a word of advice is all. [He shrugged and even managed a fair imitation feigned innocence.]

[rhodeing]

I don't believe a thing you say.

[bucky_barnes]

Wow, how will I ever sleep tonight knowing you don't believe me, Rhodes? Hmmn no I guess I won't be losing too much sleep over that, actually. Kinda comes with the territory.