ofpanthcrs.

     the king grinned as tony let out a light chuckle and agreed to his friendship words. “i am GLAD to hear that.” he nodded, still grinning at tony. t’challa didn’t have a whole lot of friends and so it was nice to put the past in the past… not that tony and t’challa ever had much conflict. “not RECENTLY, no.” t’challa answered and raised his chin for a moment. “i received a letter from him about a month ago asking how the work with mister BARNES was going.” he paused for a moment. “AFTER that… nothing.”

tony too is lacking in genuine friends these days, thus he’ll take nearly any opportunity he can to reconcile with those he once thought close.   ❛ how is the work with him going? ❜   tony’s own chin lifts as he feigns genuine interest in the man now in question, though he truly cares very little for him. he knows the past is the past and that bucky had not been himself, but it doesn’t fix what happened nor change it. still, it’s easier to ask about him than it does about STEVE; the latter man had hurt tony in ways he’d never anticipated. hadn’t they been friends?

neverparted.

              ^{"Did you miss me, Stark? And no, I am not referring to your
               appalling aim.”}

❛ —— is that supposed to be endearing? honestly, how have you been? you don’t seem to have changed much — still a pain in the ASS. ❜ 

freckledboss.

pepper makes it around the corner of the lab table, and she takes this opportunity to peek at where tony could be; whether he’s close or not. ❛ getting impatient? ❜ she smirks, biting her lower lip to stifle a giggle threatening to escape. ❛ –you know, these shorts are so tight it left no room for panties.. ❜ the redhead first gets back on her feet and takes the chance to dash across the room.

❛ hardly. i’m an EXTREMELY patient guy, potts. ❜   he’ll playfully assure her, but just as she peaks around a corner to see where he is, he too spots her. and that’s what’ll give him the upper hand, the man silently sneaking closer just in time to catch her elbow as she moves to stand and run. he has to give pepper credit, however, and not just for evading him for so long; she’s got an amazing ass. tugging her close against his chest so that they’re facing one another, his hands firm at her hips, he’ll grin and rest his forehead against her own.   ❛ now can i see just how tight your shorts are? ❜   only if she agrees will he make any further moves, tony having ALWAYS been a man to wait patiently for permission.

bcstcopilot.

“Three, Sir. It is your third anniversary.” That’s what Jarvis is for, to help Tony with the little details. “I would say Miss Potts and I have formed a bond over the years, yes. Are you looking to purchase an anniversary gift?”

❛ yes, three. that’s what it is. ❜  tony’s lucky to have the other always at his side and filling in the blanks, among many other things.   ❛ perfect — so what would you suggest i get her? is jewelry too cliche? flowers? spread out a whole bunch of rose petals throughout the house leading to the bedroom, or is that implying sex too bluntly? ❜   yes, tony’s nervous, panicking.

tobeblamed.

      _{he followed his lead and nodded at tony’s words.   ‘  trust me, i’ve smelled terrible before. ’  digging up graves will do that to you.} 

once tony’s sure the other male is following, he’ll strike up further conversation, arms crossing once he’s hit the down button at the elevator.   ❛ what’s the worst smell you’ve encountered? tell me the situation. everything involved. ❜

starktonystark.

and yet, she was praising his change. he had become a better man            couldn’t she do the same? “ i can ask you to come over and have lunch for no reason but when i ask how you’re doing, there comes the red flag? ”

❛ is that a question or a statement, tony? ❜   she groans with a slight eye roll, the woman definitely bothered by the direction their conversation is going.

starktonystark.

“ i know. ” there wasn’t any wavering or doubt in his voice about that. his sister was correct, pepper had always been a keeper            he had just needed to open his eyes. “ how are you getting along? ”

pleased with his answer, she’s admittedly annoyed by his question. not that he’s stepped out of line or anything, but because it’s a sore subject for toni… her love life hasn’t exactly been the best, but it’s because she’s just as stubborn as tony used to be.   ❛ — uh, i’m getting there… why? ❜

eldestsabourin.

     ^{_{❛   what   you   are   is   lying  to   the   world   ,   chihuahua   man.   ❜}}

^{❛ —— you’re joking, right? ❜}

tobeblamed.

     _{‘ the … thirteenth floor?  ’     he huffs, as he can’t ignore the irony of it.      ‘   naturally. ’}     

❛ i know, i know… i was a bit — put off by that little fact. ❜   tony shrugs, but he’s turning to lead the way to the elevator now.   ❛ gotta warn you, though, it smells terrible. just be prepared. ❜

couragelacking.

      ^{_{lips  turn  downwards  into  a  frown  as  she  stares  at  him  ,  and  there  is  a  defensive  expression  on  usually  soft  features  as  she  raises  an  eyebrow  ,  an  almost  offended  lilt  to  her  words.}}

      ^{_{❛  well  ,  for  one  ,  i’ve  never  seen  you  and  a  chihuahua  in  the  same  room.  ❜}}

^{tony’s just as mildly offended.   ❛ with that logic, i could say that you’ve never seen me and batman in the same room, so i’m definitely batman. ❜}