What am I doing.

[steady_hands]

I'm not sure I can answer that question for you, mundane. After all, I was quite content with my family before you dragged me back into this place, whatever it may be.

But you say Stark may be here - well. It would be nice to see him. I hope he is doing well.

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[manofiron]

Would it really be that nice?

[steady_hands]

[A small smile.]

Maybe. I can take it back if you like, Mr. Stark.

[manofiron]

Tony. Mr. Stark's my dad.

[ The corner of his mouth twitches, almost but not quite a smile. ]

How's your family?

[therealgenius]

[ew stark]

He's Tony Stark; he's always doing well.

[steady_hands]

[That's what he'd like everyone to think.]

Of course, of course.

[therealgenius]

[Justin Hammer's not everyone, thank you very much.]

So...you're—a former employee?

[Justin has heard about Afghanistan. Not about Yinsen, though.]

[hasthekeys]

Are you a friend of Mister Stark's, sir?

[steady_hands]

A friend? No, no. Just an old assistant of his. And you, sir?

[hasthekeys]

[Assistant? But he has Dummy and U and Butterfingers for that...Happy is suspicious.

Not that it matters; he's just...]

I'm his driver...and I double as a bodyguard. When he's not in the suit, of course.

i couldn't help it

[growstrangelydim]

Your mun is doing the Lord's work, that's what.

lol

[steady_hands]

Some may say that.

[growstrangelydim]

["Yinsen feels" is one of few acceptable situations where "feels" isn't actually so abominably stupefying.]

No verdict on what it means to you?

[bloodredridinghood]

You were looking for my uncle? Well the tough break is that there seems to be alot of him around here these days.

[put_the_hammer_down]

I have heard of you Dr. Yinsen, although I never thought I would meet you

[steady_hands]

Unfortunately I cannot say I can return the sentiment, sir.

eeeeeeee Yinsen!!!!

[aggravating]

[Oh Yinsen. You have no idea how good it is to see you.]

It's four star service compared to our last play date. [Grin]

But, pretty sure we're all doing as well as expected, with sadistic writers pulling the strings.

At your service, sir.

[steady_hands]

[Good to see you too, Stark.]

We didn't have many four star hotels in my town. They must be nice.

[You're clearly doing very well. He never saw you smile like that in the cave.]

Sadistic, eh? They can't be all bad.

Amazing things

[technetronic]

[There were things he had wanted to ask Yinsen. If he thought Tony hadn't wasted his life, if he was doing the right thing. But now that he's given the opportunity, he's not sure if he can.]

I'm doing well.

My heart can't take all these Tony and Yinsen feels

[steady_hands]

[Of course he can. That's what Yinsen is here for, after all. He offers him a little, maybe hopeful smile.]

Just 'well', sir?

[like_a_gerbil]

[Steve recognizes Doctor Yinsen from some of the things Tony's told him. He smiles, ducking his head slightly while rubbing the back of his neck.]

Would it be rude to thank you for what you did for Tony?

[steady_hands]

[A look of mild surprise passes over him, but it fades quickly and he smiles.]

Not at all, not at all. And you are?

[puny_parker]

Hey, if nothing else we get to congratulate you on how you saved Tony's life. That took some serious Macgyver skills.

[ferreum]

[ The corner of her mouth cuts quickly. ]

You do good work, huh?

because these two should be bros

[vitarays]

You know Mr. Stark?

oh god yinsen be still my glowy heart

[myheartglows]

[ Oh God, these feels, he can't. ]

... Hey. Welcome to purgatory.

Sorry you got dragged out here.