So, he'll be going to a game...eventually...maybe. Spoilers for IM3

[tinymechanic]

So, you might send me to a game and it might be in a couple of months? Oh come on, what am I supposed to do? At least at home I've got that really cool lab to work in that Iron Man's Mechanic gave me.

[You know kid, he does have a name...]

Anyways, you know about what happened in New York, right? Can you tell me? Like did they kill a lot of aliens and how they shut that worm hole and stuff.

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[alloys]

[ Oh god no. ] Let's all take a moment to appreciate what terrible idea you going anywhere would be. A good, long, moment of clarity. Mun included. Let's all just - take a moment.

[ Also a moment because he just had to bring up New York oh goddammit. ]

Okay, moment over. Stay home.

[tinymechanic]

[Oh gods yes.]

Hey, you're here too! [Oh, wait, this sounds like a lecture. Boo. B(]

A game sounds fun though. There might be aliens, and superheroes and all that cool stuff. Also, I don't think I get much of a choice.

[Not that he's saying no here. He's all for it.]

[alloys]

[ NOT A LECTURE. This is a simple statement of facts. Harley stays home! Everybody wins. ]

Actually, matter of fact - not fun. At all. I haven't been able to speak for two months. [ THAT IS A BAD THING don't ask anyone else. ] Also - there's no candy. And you have to go to bed at six p.m. No cartoons, either.

[ ...that's important kid stuff right ]

[lunging]

[awk...ward...]

You know, there was an alien involved in that battle, fighting for your side. Not all aliens are wont to come to other planets to murder and invade.

[fotlenke]

Sir Fandral. He is only a little boy.

[fotlenke]

What happened in New York? [ Oh, right, that's a Midgardian city. ] A very dumb man did a very dumb thing, and now he is in his family's custody for his crimes. That is all.

[tinymechanic]

You couldn't talk for two months? Was it because of your anxiety attacks? Shouldn't you be on something for it now?

[And pffft please, Tony.]

From the sounds of it I'd be living by myself so I wouldn't HAVE to go to bed at six. Plus, I'd just be inventing things.

[There's a win right there.]

[tinymechanic]

You mean the guy with the big hammer? Yeah, I know he was one of the good aliens. He was really cool in the fight with all that lightning and stuff.

[tinymechanic]

Is that the guy who got thrown around by the huge green guy?

[lunging]

[...awk....ward...]

I see not why his age matters in this discussion.

[fotlenke]

This is the dumb man, aye!

[shornhaired]

He's often 'really cool', as you would say.

[fotlenke]

[ be nice to the midgardians, Fandral ]

Your tone is accusing. He is only a little Midgardian boy. He knows no better of our culture.

[lunging]

[The good aliens, Odin's beard, there is so much extraterrestrial prejudice going on right now, clearly this child has been brainwashed.]

Ah, yes. Thor is his name. Mjölnir is the hammer he wields. But, you recognize that aliens are not all either good or bad, yes? That they are you like you humans in that way?

[lunging]

[He's being perfectly pleasant!]

I hardly think it polite to discuss someone in their presence as though they are not around, child or otherwise.

[tinymechanic]

The ones that killed people in New York seemed pretty bad...

[tinymechanic]

Oh man, what else can he do? Other than all that lightning.

[lunging]

And yet, do Midga— [er] Earthli— [way too alien there, Fandral] —the people of Earth do the same to each other?

[fotlenke]

[ Sigyn's cheeks heat, and she spins about, skirts swirling, to the boy and curtsies apologetically. ] He is right! My apologies, little one. [ And then she rises from her curtsey and swirls back to Fandral. ] And apologies as well, Sir Fandral. [ But you get no curtsey. It says enough that she talks to you -- of the few Aesir she interacts with. ]

[alloys]

[ Do we need to have another moment of silence why are you bringing that up. ]

Look - just - stop. [ THIS IS REALLY NOT A GOOD TIME. ] This is about you not getting yourself stuck somewhere dangerous. Or somewhere I am. Both of those things? Just throw it right out. It's off the table.

[ Like he's got the bargaining power here. ]

have another kid.

[lesserdeath]

I was about to answer that question, but I don't think we're talking about the same thing.

[tinymechanic]

[Considering both muns are plotting against him? Yeah. Definitely no power.]

And what's wrong being in a place where you are? Doesn't that just mean we're more connected? Or is it you don't want me there?

[Or that someone's just trying to weasel in on the adventure? Have that kicked puppy look though Tony. ]

Besides my mun's saying this place isn't dangerous at all.

[Nope not at all, just ignore Henry in the back saying he got killed there. It's a total lie.]

[tinymechanic]

What do you think I'm talking about?

[alloys]

[ That is rather true. ]

Actually? You got it in one. I don't want you here. Don't take it personally. Or do, whichever makes you not want to come.

[ It's not an adventure if it really, really sucks. Which it does. And you get shitty wings out of the deal. Not awesome. ]

Oh, he does, does he? Okay, then. Newflash - it is. Very dangerous. Mad scientists, experimentation, war - it isn't pretty, kid.

[lesserdeath]

Nothing that you'd probably notice, no offense, but the Mist probably covered it up so you wouldn't be able to see what it really was.

[tinymechanic]

[All part of the plan on 'How many ways can we make Tony suffer']

After all I did to help you, THAT'S what you say? Thanks a lot. [So much snark for the Stark.

He's just going to give a pointed glare.]

Aren't you guys just stuck in a village the whole time though? Sounds like none of that happens. And if it does it sounds pretty neat.

[shornhaired]

What would you like him to do? He's very strong and fast, the greatest warrior of us all; loyal and kind.

[alloys]

[ Business as usual then. ]

The guilt trip didn't work before, and it's not working now. [ SO STUFF IT. ] Also, what part of being stuck in a village sounds fun to you? I was serious about the no cartoons thing. Or internet. And - trust me. It's not as quaint as it looks. It's about as Twilight Zone as you can get. Plus a few other less-than-pleasant things.

[tinymechanic]

It was worth a shot.

[And he shrugs it off almost immediately.]

Now that just sounds cooler. I mean, it's like a comic book kinda thing. Like solving a mystery or something.

[and now for questions.]

Besides, why don't you want me there? Is it cause I'll ask about what happened in New York?

[alloys]

What? No. God - how do you even know what the Twilight Zone is? What are you, six?

[ Oh my god if he brings up New York one more time. ]

It - actually - has nothing to do with that, so - let's just drop it like a hot potato, mmkay?

oh jeez we'll assume he's eleven

[tinymechanic]

I'm eleven thanks and you hear things.

[Okay, fine, dropping New York...for now.]

Okay, so why don't you want me there?

[alloys]

[ Siiiiiiiiiiigh of relief. ]

Because you'd get into my stuff. Why else?

[tinymechanic]

You went through my things in my workshop.

[If you could call it that before it got the Stark upgrade.]

[alloys]

Yeah, because I'm me. I have privileges like that. You don't.

[tinymechanic]

It sounds more like if I were to come to where you are you'd let me hang out with you.

[alloys]

Actually, I'm reasonably certain that I did not say that. There's a school there. You'd have to go to school.

[tinymechanic]

And you would make me go to school?

[Yeah, Tony. It's sounding more and more like you'd be looking out for him.]

[alloys]

[ NO ABORT THAT IS NOT WHAT HE MEANT ]

No, not me. But some practical adult would, I'm sure.

[tinymechanic]

[It's totally what Tony meant.]

Uh huh. I know that's not true, because we're connected.

[alloys]

[ He's made a terrible mistake. ]

Really? You're pulling - never mind. I'm just going to set down my shovel, and walk away. Before you try to con me into something resembling a 'moment'.

[tinymechanic]

I think we've already had one.

[So too late.]

[alloys]

[ Well shit. ]

No, no we have not.

[tinymechanic]

Have too.

[alloys]

Just because you made it up in your head doesn't make it so.

[tinymechanic]

It's not made up if you agreed with me.

[So Ha!]

[alloys]

That was for sarcasm's sake, and sarcasm's sake only.