Most tentative voice test

[technetronic]

Why don't we save ourselves the trouble and leave me to do whatever I want and you continue to mess around with that other guy.

You do realise you can't handle any more so bringing me in would require you to drop the other guy. And, uh, you like him a lot more than you do me, even if you think [He smirks.] I'd be a lot more fun. Of course I am. I'm Tony Stark, fun is what I do.

[He makes shooing motions.] Stop thinking about it, I'm telling you it's a bad idea and I know bad ideas. [Even if he often went through with his own...]

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aah our marvel cast would love you!

[ex_pirouetted330]

Bad idea or not, they're meant to be tested.

You haven't even tried it, Mister Stark!

I am already technically in said cast so hnghhh

[technetronic]

See normally I'd agree with you. But I'm making an exception just this once. [He really does not want to talk to people who knew his dad there.]

[pepperedsmile]

Your mun sounds a lot like you in that sense. Going through with decisions despite them not being the best idea in the first place.

[technetronic]

[Pepper, you're supposed to be on his side.]

No, no. Perfectly logical. They've stopped thinking about it already. [Complete and utter bullshit.]

And you know, I do a complete risk assessment for all my ideas.

[pepperedsmile]

[She is! It's all about looking out for you.]

[There's a little bit of a laugh as she nods.]

Of course you do. Not that said risk assessments have actually done you any good sometimes.

[technetronic]

[Why do the things he needs not align with things he wants?]

But they're there. '50.8% chance I won't remember this tomorrow', '21.6% chance someone'll take photos', '100% chance of getting out of that meeting'.

[pepperedsmile]

[You can't always get what you want, Mister Stark.]

Why do I have a feeling that that last rate is a regular occurrence.

[technetronic]

[But he is Tony Stark, the world should revolve around him.]

I go to meetings... sometimes-- occasionally-- when I feel like it.

[Press conferences where he just talks about whatever the hell he wants, counts right?]

[pepperedsmile]

Don't think that you can fool me with that, Tony. I've worked for you long enough to know that 'when you feel like it' means never.

[Unfortunately, that doesn't really count. Nice try though.]

[technetronic]

...True, but I have you to tell me anything I need to know.

[He beams.]

It all works out.

[pepperedsmile]

[She sighs a little.]

And what are we going to do when I'm not there to do that for you? [A slight laugh.] Do I need to remind you that you don't even know your social security number?

[technetronic]

Don't need it here. Or on the off chance I do get shipped off, there.

[But good point, what would he do if she wasn't there?]

I suspect bad things would happen. [Look mun, a very good reason why he shouldn't be sent off to a game by himself.] ...Have I ever been to a supermarket?

[pepperedsmile]

[Her point has been made.]

No you haven't. I don't think you've ever done any grocery shopping for yourself. And ordering pizza isn't quite the same thing.

[technetronic]

[He taps a finger against his chin.]

Now you have to make sure I never get sent off to one of those games. It's obvious I can't look after myself.

[pepperedsmile]

[She puts her hands on her hips and she's trying her best to look serious, but there's a hint of a smile tugging at her lips.]

Maybe it's about time you learn then. Or I'm sure you could always find someone else who can do my job.

[technetronic]

But it's easier just keeping you around. I don't want someone else when I've got you just the way I want. [This is the closest he'll ever say how much Pepper truly means to him.]

[pepperedsmile]

[That brings the smile to her lips and she chuckles slightly.]

It does take a certain kind of person to put up with you. But I would appreciate the vacation time and not having to babysit you. It is sometimes a 24/7 job.

:33 <3

[savesthedance]

I'd be lying if I say I wouldn't miss Charles, but it would be nice to have you around, again, too.

Why hello there~ ❤

[technetronic]

He's kind of torn too, he wants to stay and go back to see his friends. Maybe I should tell him he loses his hair and ends up in a wheelchair so I have some support.

...and nice isn't the word anyone would use to describe my company.

Hello~ ❤❤❤

[savesthedance]

Understandable. Think most of us there are torn like that.

[Also, chuckling now. Good old Tony.] Alright then. How should I descried your company?

Let the hair pulling begin >D

[technetronic]

Not me, I'm happy where I am right now.

[He pretends to think about it.] Like the man your man could smell like. [Yes, he knows that Steve won't get it, that's the point.]

hehe~ <3

[savesthedance]

Is that so? You can honestly say you're 100% happy being separated from everyone you care about?

[...nope, he doesn't get it, so don't mind him, he's just going to give you a very confused look for a moment.] Like...wait what?

Can't handle all my Marvel feels.

[technetronic]

[Well, he supposes Pepper sort of evens out Mr. Perfect over there's presence.]

You say that like I care about anyone.

[Waves a hand dismissively.] Way too new for you old timer.

I KNOW I can't either

[savesthedance]

Even you've got to care about someone.

You know you're technically older than me, right?

[technetronic]

You know the report on me says I display 'textbook narcissism'. And I'm not the one pushing a hundred here. [Don't give him a mid-life crisis, it would be a wreck.]