— 𝙄𝙍𝙊𝙉 𝙈𝘼𝙉

"It was before I became Iron Man, back when Stark Industries still made weapons."

He said, setting the spear down and looking at her, motioning to his chest.

"It was also the reason why I had an Arc Reactor in my chest for so long."

"Hmm. . .fair enough." He said, staring up as his brow furrowed, humming softly.

". . .Never really thought about stuff like that for myself, marriage, and family stuff like that. . ."

Cue him answering the door, still half asleep, clearly having just woken up.

"Doreen? . .What's up? Somethin' wrong?"

+

"Honestly? You may have given him a reality check, but that's probably just wishful thinking."

Immediately, the Armored Avenger let out a groan that essentially said 'I am so done with this bullshit'.

"Arno Stark. . .Yeah, I know the idiot. Alternate universe version of me that's a massive prick."

He said, eventually reaching their location and ending the call, looking at the webhead.

+

+ shifted in his hands, becoming akin to a sword as a holographic beam of light purple energy encased the bow from the hilt up, forming an energy blade.

"Bow form for ranged, sword for close quarters combat. What do ya think?"

"Hmm. . .Yeah, I've got a few."

He said, beginning to work on the holographic concepts again, this time coloring the bow, black and purple with highlights of white throughout the weapon.

"Now, let's see about the transformation function."

He said, grabbing the holographic weapon as it +

His eyes widened ever so slightly.

"Really? You missed me? Huh. . .first time I've heard that in a while."

He said, a soft chuckle escaping his lips.

"Well, that's good, T'Challa could do with someone to lean on. . ."

He said, a smirk slowly forming on his face.

"How long before we all see a mini version of you or T'Challa running around?" He asked, his tone indicating he was joking.

Tony was silent for a while, his mind drifting back to Afghanistan when he was captured by the Ten Rings.

". . .I understand to an extent. . .I still have nightmares of when I was captured before becoming Iron Man. . ."

"Queen of Wakanda? Well, ain't that a title."

He said, sitting down himself across from her as he tilted his head.

"So, what's next for the newest Queen of Wakanda? Besides a lot of paperwork. . .or do you have people to do that for you?"

". . .Nightmares?"

Tony asked, striking the armor with the spear, causing the spearheaded to bend a bit as he looked at it.

"Huh. . .well, how about that?"

+ type and design away, his hands almost a blur as he soon put together a holographic draft version of the new bow and hearing aids.

"Hmm, want them personalized? I know you prefer you shades of purple and black."

"So long as there is no pineapple on it, then yeah, we can order a pizza."

He said, a separate screen appearing which he moved towards the archer.

"And I know everyone uses my card to buy pizza, not that I mind, hardly a dent in my account."

He mused with a chuckle as he continued to +

". . .Well, you have thoroughly caught my attention now."

He said, immediately dawning his Endo Sym armor and heading to the webhead's location.

"What does the armor look like? Crude in design because all of the armors within the Hall of Armors are accounted for."

"So, how have you been? Haven't really had a chance to catch up with you."

He asked, placing his hands into his pockets as he rose a brow upwards in curiosity.

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"Janet! Good to see you, you look good!"

Tony definitely had a favorite Avenger. . .and it was her, mainly because she was good company to be around.

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``Boss, you have a priority call from Peter Parker.``

Friday said over the intercom as Tony was working on one of his suits.

"Put it on speaker." He said, watching as the call was answered. "Hey Pete, what's up?"

"Well, can't have the squirrel running around in her own suit without her more human best friend having one, can I?"

He said, grinning as he folded his arms over his chest, tilting his head to the side.

"Plus, it'd give me something to do."

+

He said, a holographic screen appearing beside him as he began to work on a new bow design and hearing aids.

"Hmm. . .how about a hardlight bow string? You'd never worry about it snapping again."

He merely grinned, nodding as he patted the archer's back, trying (and failing) to hold in a chuckle.

"Heh, yeah, no problem, I'll make you some hearing aids."

He said before shrugging his shoulders at the previous question.

"And no particular occasion. . .I'm just bored out of my damn skull."

+

"Galvans. . .I assume that is the species that created your watch?"

He said before his brain fully processed what she had said.

"Smartest being in four or five galaxies? Damn, now Reed and I have some competition."

"Wait, what? You and T'Challa got married? And I wasn't invited?!"

He said in a joking tone before he smiled, nodding his head.

"Jokes aside, congratulations, you two complement each other well."

"Shuri, no offense, but you look about two seconds away from passing out, go get some sleep."

He said, tapping the helmet of the armor with the speak, a metallic hum emitting from both metals.

"Besides, I can handle running tests by myself, I do it almost all the time."

"Yeah. . .you're right. . .huh, now I know how Peter feels with the guilt."

He said, his brow furrowing as he looked at her.

"Off topic, but what were you doing in Wakanda, if you don't mind me asking?"

"Ah, strong silent type? You'll get used to it. . .I think. Go get some rest, I'll run a few tests and we can do in-depth ones when you wake up."

He said, nodding his head as he looked towards the Mysterium armor.

SʏᴍʙɪᴏᴛɪᴄRᴀɢᴇ❗️💢

I can see that and that's relatable—

SʏᴍʙɪᴏᴛɪᴄRᴀɢᴇ❗️💢

GODDAMN—

He took the spear as the armor soon landed behind him, but he gave her a slightly concerned look.

"You alright, Shuri? You seem tired. . .lemme guess, jet lag?"