irxnhearts

[irxnhearts]

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bruce wasn’t one for social interactions and he found that it was…almost useless to make the trip from gotham to new york just to show himself to the crowds and that he was a ‘people’ person. but given the look that alfred had been giving him, bruce let out a heaving sigh and decided that perhaps it was in his best interest to drive down to the other city. “i don’t even care about the holiday alfred,” he protested on deaf ears before making his way down.

once he arrived, he stayed to the quieter parts of the celebration event - getting recognized occasionally and pausing for photos and autographs - before sneaking off to grab a coffee. finding some solace in the coffee shop, he went to take a sip when someone cleared their throat behind him. “look, i know i’m bruce wayne but this isn’t my city. if you want an autograph from a billionaire, tony stark is right out there.” he pointed towards the tower before turning to face the person. “oh, sorry. thought you were a fan.”

“a fan,” tony scoffed. “get your head out of your ass, bruceybear.”

maybe his tone came out just a little (okay, a lot) sarcastic, but--- “when were you going to tell me you were in my stomping grounds? or are you trying to avoid me... again?”

dropping into the seat opposite bruce, he snagged the other’s coffee before making a face at it. “as dark as your soul, as usual. i don’t know why i expected anything different.” 

he raised an eyebrow at him. “so... welcome to new york? i’m guessing you’re here for...” he air-quoted. “festivities.”

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fourth of july invariably meant stark industry business. official parties to attend, launch events... and this year, pepper wanted him over at manhattan’s summer fair in his capacity as tony stark, while fury wanted him there as iron man.

it was a good thing he was good at multitasking.

so here he was, dressed up and lounging around at the stark industries booth, while FRIDAY kept an eye out for trouble. so many people had walked past the booth that he didn’t really bother looking up when someone else came by. 

“if you’re looking for the latest stark pads - they’re over there. my assistant’s running a live demo right now. and if you’re looking for the goodie bags - and trust me, everyone is - go talk to happy hogan, he’s the guy with the badge standing by the far wall.”