A fic in which Steve attempts to use the Accords council to force Tony’s hand, and Tony is having none of it.
The Avengers have been back for three months, and despite their best efforts they have not seen Tony at all. Steve assures everyone that he’ll come around, he’ll see where he went wrong and apologize, but he’s starting to doubt it himself. Tony doesn’t come to mandatory meetings, hasn’t shown up for training, or spoken to anyone of the team, and it’s becoming unacceptable. Colonel Rhodes has refused Steve’s requests to talk to Tony at every turn and he is growing frustrated.
“Secretary Ross!” Steve greets, jogging to catch up with the accord’s council member. This may be his chance to get something done, finally.
“Captain Rogers, a pleasure as always.” Ross greets, with a smile that shows too many teeth. Steve beams back at him.
“I wanted to talk to you about a problem the team is having, Colonel Rhodes seems unwilling to step in so I thought it best if I spoke to you directly.” Steve explains, he knows these complaints should go through Rhodes, but Rhodes is Tony’s friend he’s already chosen a side.
“Is that so? What can I do for you captain?” Ross asks, Steve beams at the man glad to finally have someone on his side.
“Well, we’re having a problem with team dynamics, since we have returned Tony Stark has been completely absent from mandatory meetings and trainings.” Steve explains, and Ross nods at him to continue. “It’s bad for the team if we never get to train together, I initially thought we could just wait it out, but it’s been months now with no change.”
“I see.” Ross says, nodding sympathetically. “What would you like me to do?” Steve is practically glowing, he’s the man with a plan after all and now someone is listening to his plan.
“Tony cares a lot about the accords, if the accords mandated that he spent time with a team, we could start to actually work together.” He explains, Ross nods along.
“I’ll see what I can do Captain Rogers, we will be in touch.” Ross says, and then he heads off, leaving a very pleased Steve behind.