and he's back.

[shaves]

That was a little abrupt. Not that I'm complaining, a short leave of absence to recharge your batteries or more specifically, mine, can't argue with the logic behind that if it puts me in the long-term penthouse. You could still make it up to me, obviously. Those little Twisties things they sell near you? Toss a dozen in a box, send them my way and we'll call it even. You should probably send some to Pepper and Bruce, too. Add red and green sprinkles respectively, they'll love that. It won't look too Christmas-y, will it? Actually, scratch that, get the red glaze and make the topping yellow, nobody can complain about Sorry I Vanished gifts that present the universally delicious task of licking Iron Man themed pastries.

Arguably, I could have been doing something more constructive with my time than spending it in the garage for a couple of months. I've been relaxing, cut me some slack. Look what's coming up for me! I think I deserve a Get Out Of Jail Free card before the whole messy business hits home.

This was not my fault, you can't blame a guy for holding him in indentured servitude. Where are my chocolate Twisties?

Comments

/touches

[efficacy]

Licking anything relating to you doesn't rank very high on my to-do list right now. Or in a good while, I predict.

Had a nice vacation?

/SWOONS

[shaves]

Pepper! I did. Also, do we have to avoid the licking altogether? That seems a little, uh. Drastic.

[efficacy]

Think so, do you? It's called prioritizing. Someone had to cover for you for the few months you were off and away, you know, so my schedule is a bit full at the moment.

[shaves]

You did? Of course you did, thanks. Thank you. Did anything interesting happen?

[efficacy]

Interesting by your definition? Probably not. And you're welcome. Besides, I already know exactly how you can repay me for all of that. Isn't it nice to be back?

[hulkbusted]

Pastries? Really?

How's your tan?

[shaves]

I was indoors, the tan didn't really go one way or another. Hi, you look miffed.

[hulkbusted]

I could trot out the overused line about the perpetual state of my temper, but I'll spare us both in respect for the busy time you have coming up.

[shaves]

I'm not that busy. Life falling apart notwithstanding, we still need to hang out. That's a thing I definitely want. Hey, I ordered you lunch! Sugary goodness scores me like, what, at least ten points?

[hulkbusted]

You've been alone with the AIs for too long if you're equating pastries with lunch.

I hope I at least get a look at what you've been working on.

[debts]

Relaxing? [ A hum. ] And I haven't heard anything about accidental explosions.

[shaves]

Right? I can play nice.

[debts]

It's almost a good look on you.

[shaves]

I wasn't aware you were still keeping tabs on me, should I be flattered or creeped out? Y'know, romantic inter-team relationships never work out very well, but I'll still opt for the former. I wouldn't want to offend.

[debts]

I'm glad you're choosing to let me down easy.

[widowing]

Better your garage than the Grand Prix.

[shaves]

Monaco never blamed that on me, either. They still love me.

[widowing]

And you'll be funding that event for how many more years?

[shaves]

That's ... beside the point.

[widowing]

Maybe you can toss in some donuts with your next donation.

/why hello there handsome

[lastincident]

It's alright, I don't really do pastries. Even themed ones.

why hello there yourself, put down that mirror

[shaves]

But it's theme is me.

long time no see. sight for sore eyes, yadda yadda

[lastincident]

I know, I know. I'm still not a big sugar fiend.

shut up already and let's make out

[shaves]

I don't think salad has the same celebratory feel to it, Bruce.

oooh mr stark oooh

[lastincident]

I don't know, if you get a really festive mix with some colorful peppers...