On Attempting a New Character...

[containedrage]

I'm not sure you know what you're getting into with me. I have lows, I have extreme lows, and there's more than that, so I want you to think very hard before taking me on. I know one of your problems is that you don't think you're smart enough to play me. Well, unlike some people of the millionaire persuasion, I try not to overwhelm people with scientific doubletalk unless there's no other alternative. Unless they happen to understand the doubletalk.

But I want you to be really sure, because if the lows aren't fun for me, they're not going to be fun for you either.

But you're bound and determined, aren't you?

The only thing I can do, then, is wish you good luck.

Comments

[ironassistant]

It could be worse, Dr. Banner. You could be sharing your typist's headspace with some of the people in my typist's.

[containedrage]

Is that the problem? I thought it was living with Tony. [He says it mildly, like he's not teasing her, although he very much is.]

[ironassistant]

Living with Tony is a joy compared to listening to a sullen teenager with father issues pick a fight with everyone in sight.

[waits a beat] At least Tony has hobbies.

[containedrage]

...he does? [Forgive him, Ms. Potts, if he's a little dubious. All he's seen of Tony is the fact that he's consumed by his work. Work is not a hobby.]

[ironassistant]

I'm not saying they're good hobbies or even that there's more than one but it's something. Of a sort.

[containedrage]

What is this mysterious hobby?

[tasteslikecoconut]

How are you so humble and easy-going all the time? I know my lady person is not smart enough to play me - but who is, really, when we're being honest.

[containedrage]

Not everyone can have an entire city block with their name plastered all over it. Some of us just have to make do.

[tasteslikecoconut]

For the record, I sent that invite for you to be part of that 'entire city block'.

...

Okay, Pepper sent the invite. But I gave you like three floors for you and your buddy. An argument can be made for five, if you keep the place tidy.

[containedrage]

You want me to play around with the...Other Guy...and you expect me to try to keep three floors tidy? I'd say you'd be lucky to keep them intact.

[tasteslikecoconut]

Yep, play around a bit. Watch some Hello Kitty or Dora the Explorer, whatever keeps the guy happy. Maybe he could learn some Spanish while he's at it.

[containedrage]

[Bruce isn't entirely sure if Tony is being serious or whether he's just joking around. He's hoping for the joking, but there is still that element of doubt.]

Dora the Explorer? Somehow I think that would only make him madder.

[tasteslikecoconut]

[The elusive Tony Stark sarcasm move. It's always super-effective.]

He discriminates against the Spanish-speaking? That's rude.

[containedrage]

I don't think you, like my mun, has any idea what you're getting yourself into by inviting me into your home. [A small smirk.] Especially if I'm going to keep getting random prods in the side.

[tasteslikecoconut]

I have an idea. I have lots of ideas, actually. But the other guy really can't be all that bad, I mean, he did catch me and roar in my face to keep me alive. That was nice. Tell him I said thanks.

[containedrage]

You do know that we can't exactly talk face-to-face, right? I suppose he must have taken a shine to you. [What was it Betty had said? She could still see him in the Other Guy's eyes. Maybe there was something to that. He's taken a shine to Tony, though he won't admit it.]

[tasteslikecoconut]

That must be really annoying. Maybe you two can, I dunno, write notes back and forth. He can read, right?

[Tony loves being on exclusive lists.]

[containedrage]

You would probably know that better than I would. I don't remember much from the episodes. Just fragments.

HAY BB HAY :D

[bloodbrothers]

[ Have a derisive sort of snort. ]

They never have any idea what they are doing, you get used to it. [ Mostly because you can't kill them. B| ]

*Cliiiiiiiiiing*

[containedrage]

[Bruce's back straightens and his shoulders push back.]

You must hate that. Being at the whim of someone else.

/squishes face c:

[bloodbrothers]

[ Oh, what an irritating thing to say. ]

As much as I'm sure you are letting someone have whims with the beast.

[containedrage]

I'm not sure I am. Maybe the Other Guy is just taking them along for the ride.

[bettercallit]

There's no point trying to reason with these people.

[containedrage]

Mr. Barton. What do you suggest we do instead?

[bettercallit]

Sit back and enjoy the ride. Fighting it? Only encourages 'em.

[containedrage]

You're advising me to give up? [Now this surprises him. Wasn't Barton the one who went along to team up against Loki shortly after coming back from being brainwashed? Or so he's heard.]

[bettercallit]

In this case? Yeah. Give me a bad guy any day of the week. But this? Different kind of evil.

[containedrage]

I'll...have to take that under consideration. There's not just me to think about.

oh hai! 8)

[redhourglass]

Will you believe me if I wish you both good luck?

Why hello there.

[containedrage]

Yes. I have a feeling we're both going to need it.

:)

[redhourglass]

I don't have to tell you to keep your cool.

Re: :)

[containedrage]

I hope you're not planning on pointing a gun at me again.

[inebriety]

I believe the correct term is 'billionaire'.

[He takes a drink from his ever present martini.]

Although I can't believe anyone would want to play you Dr. Banner. [His Hulk eats people, okay.]

[containedrage]

[And he's not sure how anyone's ego can survive you.]

Neither can I, Mr. Stark.

[inebriety]

[A mystery for the ages.]

Although I suppose as long as you stay like this, it won't be so bad.

[containedrage]

I can only try my best. That'll have to be good enough.

[inebriety]

It better be. Cleaning up after you is a lot of work.

[containedrage]

[Have an ever-so-slightly sarcastic tone.] It's nice to know I'm appreciated.

[inebriety]

[Wow give him a moment to digest the fact that Bruce Banner has a spine.

He whistles.]

Didn't think you had that in you.

[containedrage]

Can't handle witty repartee? Be more surprised and I might wonder if you really are Tony Stark.

[inebriety]

[He chuckles.]

Can you blame me if the Banner I know is this meek little thing?

[containedrage]

Meek? Really? [Restrained, maybe, but he'd never been meek.]

[inebriety]

Guess you haven't eaten anyone yet.

[containedrage]

[He looks more than a little sick.] No.

[inebriety]

[Cheerfully. He's too drunk to do anything else.]

Well when you do.

[containedrage]

I don't plan on it.

[wealldosillythings]

Awww, I think you're the first one I've seen be nice to your mun! That's so sweet.

[containedrage]

I more feel sorry for her. The first time the Other Guy shows up.