Ok, not exactly the same topic, but I think it all goes together:
“You do know I’m not that kind of doctor, right?” Bruce says as he tears open the envelope. “I mean, I’m not gonna have any insight beyond just reading what’s on the page.”
“Yeah, I know,” Tony replies, anxiously drumming his fingers on the table. “Don’t break the spell. If you say it, it’s still doctor’s advice, right?”
“If you say so.” Bruce shakes his head. He unfolds the paper and skims it, trying to make sense of what he’s seeing before he delivers the news.
“I do say so,” Tony says. “So… what’s it say, doc? Am I dying? Is that why I’m tired all the time?”
“Try grouchy all the time,” Bruce chuckles.
“Hey,” Tony slaps his palm down, rattling their coffee mugs. “Don’t make me ask the other guy.”
“Keep that up, and you’ll have to.”
“Fine.” Tony rolls his eyes. “Hit me with it. Figuratively.”
“Ok. It says you’re anemic,” Bruce says. He lays the paper down where Tony can see it. “That spot on the graph is normal. And that one down there, that’s where you are.”
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” Tony mutters. “I’m Iron Man. Iron. It’s in my name. How the fuck am I deficient?”
“Not enough cheeseburgers?” Bruce tries.
“I’m serious. I mean, the suits are alloy, but still, I’m around metal all the time. Something’s gotta be said for breathing in the particles or something,” Tony babbles.
“God, breathing in the–” Bruce breaks off, shaking his head. “You should be glad it’s just a blood test, not a lung biopsy. It’s not that hard to fix, Tony. Eat real food. Sleep when you’re tired. Maybe buy some cast-iron skillets. You’ll be fine.”
“I thought you said you’re not that kind of doctor,” Tony says, snatching the paper and wadding it up between his hands.
“It doesn’t take a doctor to figure it out,” Bruce says. “Just…I don’t know, a smart person.”
“You’re saying I’m dumb now? I should’ve asked someone else. I bet Thor would’ve flown Jane in for me.”
“No.” Bruce grins. “But one symptom of anemia is brain fog.” Then he snatches up his coffee and leaves the room before Tony can catch on.
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