tony notices her because she doesn’t look up, that’s the crime. everyone else does, he's used to the gawks, whispers, how people measure themselves against the legend. instead, she just stands there, calm as a held breath, like genius isn’t loud enough to bother her. ❝ huh, ❞ he says, drifting closer, mouth already curved into trouble. ❝ either you’re immune to charm, fame, and devastating good looks… or you’re playing it cool. ❞ a glance, deliberate, curious, unmistakably pleased. he's had this game with sersi for years now, taut lips and a shadowing need❝ bold strategy. i almost respect it. ❞ he stops in front of her, taps the arc reactor once with a knuckle as if signaling his own self proclaimed importance. ❝ you look bored. ❞ a beat. ❝ i'm insulted. i thought we had moved past pretending you didn't like seeing me? ❞ then softer, sharper, eyes bright with interest. ❝ so tell me, are you here to steal my tech, fix it, or fall in love with me? because i’d like to schedule accordingly. ❞
@mesmre