“I’m totally telling her you said that. I don’t make the rules. Crazy scientists have to stick together. There’s a group chat and everything.” That had been Richards’ idea to ‘promote good will between colleagues’ and ‘share and expand our knowledge bases.’ Tony would’ve left the chat a long time ago on the basis of that poor reasoning alone, but enough times Sue Storm threatened to murder Doom and it was very entertaining, so he was encouraged to stay.
He leaned in towards Darcy, very quietly whispering, “Thesis.” Tony then stepped back, a grin on his face. “The more times you say a word, the less power it has over you. Take my word for it. Ha. Pun unintended. Punintended.”
Darcy was not a good influence. He was making shitty jokes, even shittier puns, and he had a smile on his face the size of the Tower. Tony wasn’t sure whether to be pleased with himself or irritated that he understood Darcy’s reference, and as he made his way towards the workbench, he called over his shoulder, “Release a missile at a specified point. Last time I checked, it was set for New York, so I’d recommend not hitting it, or else we all die.” It had been a precaution, one he knew none of his teammates would take, and when it came down to it Tony had proven he wouldn’t do that either. But when wars were being fought, it paid to have a back-up plan.
“Please tell me you went into the tanks,” Tony said. “FRIDAY, order us tacos please. The best place in New York, every flavour they have.”
Tony pointed to one of the stools that lay around the workshop. “Take a seat, Lewis,” he said, “and tell me what you wanna know about the Accords. I’m best qualified to answer, just sayin’.”
“Well that’s just rude Dude. We’re definitely not bumping ugly’s now.” Not that it had been her main plan to begin with but meh, “Really? Huh, I have gotta make an intern version of that! So we can all bitch about you guys and plot the eventual murders you drive us too…” she grinned, “Bet Friday would love to run it for me.” Yes she knew the AI’s name, she did a little research, granted that and Pepper Pots were the only names she could apply to him, and she little about the latter, aside from she was God-like in style and grace.
Darcy shuddered, aiming to act like the hyena in the lion king, “Ooohhhh,” she smirked at him, “Do it again.” and chuckled, “Alright, but we’re talking about an academic term here, not Voldermort.” Although both had similar reactions in that students who said the word trembled in fear afterwards.
People could accuse Darcy of many things, being a good influence was not one of them. Unless it applied to her educating Thor or looking after Jane. She was tempted to push the button for the hell of it, until the explained what it was for, at which point she recoiled she would from full-priced clothing (she only shopped charity and sales). “Dude! Why the hell is that left in the open! I coulda blown up the city to make good on a cartoon reference!” She could see her tomb stone now ‘Here lies Darcy Lewis, she blew up a city for the lolz.’ Yikes. “If not for my incredibly self-restraint I’d be doing some frantic death-bed praying right now.” Her family kept threatening to go to church, just never got round to it. She was sure God understood.
“Well duh, I don’t do things by half measures Dude.” she told him, deadly serious, “Except academic essays.” she amended.
“Thanks Friday! I’d have your cyber babies if you asked!” she yelled at the air.
Darcy pranced (yes, pranced) one to the stool and heaved herself onto it, “Sure thing Iron Sides.” she grinned, “Well, first of all, not keen on the idea myself and how are you gonna apply these laws to those with diplomatic immunity?” she asked a grin on her face.