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?

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[efficacy]

[ Uh-huh. Biting back a smirk, she arches a brow. ]

Didn't you just say you're never bored with me? I'm hearing all kinds of implications to the contrary, here.

[shaves]

No, I'm not ever ... not-not bored, I'm. Not? I mean, there's like. Italian boutiques and stuff, won't you be checking out those? [ Oh, wait, HE FOUND HIS GROOVE. ] Are you going to spend every waking second with me? I will call you on however you answer.

[efficacy]

Maybe I will. [ This is a face of complete innocence, y e p. ] Would it be a problem? To spend time with your girlfriend outside of the bed?