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[propulsion]

"You have reached the life model decoy of Tony Stark."

sending crystal
written correspondence
private scenes

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[heirring]

[He'll figure it out, so she's not going to bother with explaining. 'I learned it from watching you' levels of petty? Maybe.]

You understand, of course, why I might be curious.

[propulsion]

where to begin
I'm a superhero
it's pretty awesome
& I was called Iron Man by my many fans and news press and also in certain affidavits

[heirring]

I am very pleased for you.

I was unaware you had such extensive experience on the subject of invasion forces, Mister Stark.

[propulsion]

[ A couple minutes go by in which he plays catch up— ]

that was a special occasion
legions of space aliens don't fly through portals to subjugate the planet every day

I was part of a team assembled to deal with unique/weird/intergalactic threats
some of them because they are good at punching
I am also good at punching plus building things

[heirring]

[After some consideration—]

Is this why Mister Ellis has deemed it unnecessary to train you to defend yourself in the field?

[propulsion]

did he? that's sweet

[heirring]

I must assume that Mister Fitz is also aware.

[propulsion]

Fitz is part of a spy/intelligence org in my world
they know all the things against my will
^ why we weren't bro slapping on arrival

look I can find literally any excuse to talk about myself
I did not think you would find said hijinks relevant
that's why you got the lowdown on my ❤

[heirring]

[A small dot forms on the page. For a long time, it is the only change to the page - not growing, not a sign of set pen unmoving. Just there.]

Very well.

[propulsion]

[ It really only occurs after he's written this down that that was definitely a lie, that it's more complicated than who or what is relevant ever, but oh well.

He writes, after a little bit of time has passed; ]

& if you have a secret superhero identity I won't tell anyone

[heirring]

How kind.

Luckily there is nothing at all secret about me. You may rest easy, Mister Stark.