I don't know what I'm doing.

[allegorical]

You are too easily swayed by others. Perhaps it is better if we part ways now, before they convince you to take this diversion too far. I'll go where I am needed. I am not needed here.

You don't have the strength to control a god, and too much power can do more harm than good.

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[inebriety]

[Don't say that he's not needed!]

I need you here.

[He's lonely and depressed. Think of your friend, Thor.]

[allegorical]

[This look is disapproval. He's not happy about being coerced.]

We are both needed in the world we protect, Tony. There are still more battles to fight.

It is wrong... to be in this place.

[He's only sympathetic because it is you. Because you're his friend.]

cross universe~

[anomaliiiiies]

Thor?

[inebriety]

[Well it was worth a try.]

From what I hear, the future doesn't hold anything good for me. But if there's anyone who can get out of here, it's you. [Him on the other hand... he is just a mortal.]

This will go well.

[allegorical]

Aye. And you... [Might be familiar, but not completely.]

We *are* talking MCU and Ultimates

[anomaliiiiies]

It's Jane. Jane Foster. [oh so confused]

[allegorical]

[He just doesn't like being used. Don't be dramatic. As if he would abandon his friend.]

The future is a less pressing concern while we wait here, I understand. A small comfort when they twist things to suit their own interests.

How is your...?

Yeeeup.

[allegorical]

Jane? I--

By Odin's ravens. And you know me. [It's almost funny for him.]

[inebriety]

Anthony? [This is about the one topic that will guarantee to perk him up. He's like a proud father even if he probably won't admit to it.]

He's doing great. You wouldn't believe how fast he's learning. We've reached an agreement too, so there's no need to worry about me.

[allegorical]

[That gets a little smile. It's nice to see Tony being his usual self. He has very little left to hold onto, so he'll take this.]

I'm glad you could reach a compromise. [That's only a little dry. He's heard weirder.]

And what of the others? Where are they?

[No, frankly, he cannot imagine Tony out on his own. It hasn't crossed his mind.]

1610, meet 616

[starstripper]

I'm afraid there is no partying ways once your mundane chooses you, Thor.

Oh Captain my Captain

[allegorical]

They can still be convinced. I am doing it for their own good, Captain. They must know this.

[inebriety]

I've got Clint with me where I am, Spider-Woman showed up once too. And I've seen Monica around here a couple of times.

[He's avoiding mentioning having seen Wanda in his game, because that hurts too much.]

But no one else.

[allegorical]

Only those two? What world did they drop you on?

[He's not stupid, but he's giving Tony a chance to volunteer what he knows. Also, the question is how dangerous is it?]

I will bring you home.

[wordiness]

[ squint..ing.... ] .. I'm never gonna' get used to this alternate universe thing.

[allegorical]

[Have a long look. And, yes, he crosses his arms.]

It isn't something that mortals are meant to be used to.

[inebriety]

...not a world, an abandoned ship in space. It's rather like being in a horror movie.

[With no Iron Man and instead trinkets to defend himself with.]

[wordiness]

[ well, you're very thor-like, sir. there are less thous than he's accustomed to, though. ]

Well, you know, you'd think with my mother being who she is, and with my powers doing what they do-- But no, it's just. Weird. Here.

[allegorical]

[Not feeling better about this.]

Tony, what aren't you telling me?

[inebriety]

[It's easier to list what he is willing to say rather than what he isn't.]

You're going to have to be more specific, unless you want to know what I had for breakfast.

[Nothing, he drank instead and tried not to cry.]

[allegorical]

[He would, but apparently that bothers a certain Mr. Stark. Also, you have his attention.]

Your mother?

[wordiness]

Uh. [ right, different universes. ] Wanda. The Scarlet Witch?

[allegorical]

[Not so much in the mood for games, Stark.]

Are you in trouble? Tell me.

[And don't try to dodge things. Like usual.]

[allegorical]

... I beg your pardon?

[wordiness]

Oh, is she not around? Weird, I figured she and Uncle Pete and Grandpa were kind of fixed points in the multiverse.