Sage // Writer and artist for all things Iron dad, Pepperony, and Tony Stark. Star Wars side blog: @sagedgeek St*rker is not allowed here. So don't even bother ya nasties.
One of the most under appreciated MCU Spider-Man clips is the one where Happy is lowkey mocking Peter for it being his first time on a plane because he’s so annoyed by the fact he has to watch this hyperactive enhanced child and all I can imagine is the eventual embarrassment once he gets the run down from Tony that his ward was literally orphaned via plane crash.
MIND YOU PETER WAS ACTUALLY FREAKING OUT IN HIS VLOG CLIPS ITS SO FUNNY MAY COME GET YOUR NEPHEW 😭
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Happy: what is it your first time flying a on private jet?
Peter: oh actually it’s my first time on an any plane! Haha…
Happy: …
Peter: …
Happy: ???
Peter: :/
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Peter: do we get to meet the pilot?
Happy: oh no this is a self-flying plane.
Peter…this is a What?
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Happy: are you gonna sit right there? Right next to me?
Peter: yes.
Happy standing to find a different seat
Peter: wait-
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Peter horrified: should it be making that noise?
Happy asleep: …
Peter: …
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Tony: soooo how did the flight go?
Happy: huh? It went fine.
Tony: Kay, I was just asking because you know…
Happy : ???
Tony: well since the kid might have been a little jumpy with the whole dead parents thing.
Happy: …
Tony: I mean there isn’t exactly another way to get to Germany so he was gonna have to deal with it but kids tend to be over sensitive about that kind of stuff-
Happy: …
Tony: And I strictly drive my own cars so I can understand he might not wanna fly in the vehicle that his parents died in.
Happy: …
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Peter staring at the screen of his phone flabbergasted that Happy is actually calling him
Peter: ??? Hello?
Happy wide awake at 2 in the morning mortified:…I’m so sorry about the plane thing.
In another effort of breaking the cycle; Tony routinely tells Peter that he appreciates his company. That he not only loves the kid, but likes him. He just doesn’t say it in so many words.
They’re working in the lab and he’s looking at Peter’s corrections to a faulty design: “Wow, Parker, this is really impressive. You came up with this?”
They’re out ordering food and he’s piling on to the order, studying the way Peter bashfully shifts on his feet: “You sure that’s all you want? I’ll order you extra in case you get hungry. You like the number five, right?”
They’re in a bloodied hallway and he’s trying to hold Peter still, but the kid is drugged up and squirming, trying to look at the carnage behind him: “I know. Hey, it doesn’t matter. You did good, you’re real brave. Don’t look at them, look at me. Keep looking at me. I’m proud of you. Thank you for protecting us. You did a good job.”
You’re incredible. I remember. I love you. We’re almost there.
Tony Stark graduated MIT at 17. Chances are, he missed out on a lot of teenage experiences that regular kids were supposed to have. I'm talking everything from just sleepovers and after-school activities to bigger things like Prom.
Tony likes to see Peter do all of those little teenage things that a teenager needs to experience. He wants to do everything in his power to make sure that Peter actually gets to have all those things.
But because Tony never got to experience those things first-hand, he loves to hear Peter talking about all of it, and he enjoys being a part of it -- even as Peter's confidant. Yeah, kid, of course I'll attend your acadeca competition, just tell me where and when. Sure, bud, tell me all about the high school drama you overheard in the cafeteria today.
In an ideal world, Tony would be asking Peter all about how his date with MJ went. He would listen to the kid cheer from happiness when MJ agrees to go to prom together. He would sit there during Peter's graduation ceremony, clapping and crying right at May's side. He would be so excited to help Peter get ready for Prom -- a brand new suit, pick the perfect bouquet, teach him how to tie a tie.
(But they don't live in an ideal world. Tony died before any of that could happen, and Peter, forgotten by everyone, didn't get to have his Prom, either.)
hc that after tony got the arc reactor put in he was very thrown off by how much it impacted his breathing. He couldn’t really do deep breaths anymore, there was a physics barrier stopping him from taking in excess air.
So he started a habit of “deep breathing” by breathing as deep as he could, then holding his breath at the physical limit. He started to like the way he could now measure his breaths. They all compared to one another. The arc reactor gave him a means of measurement.
And when it was removed, he kept up his habit of shallow breaths. He wasn’t used to the freedom that comes with no blockage on his lungs, and taking breaths deeper than he previously could would set off his anxiety horribly.
It became known to the people closest to tony that pressure on his chest would actually calm him down from panic attacks, because it was familiar.
Pepper with a fist pressed into Tony’s sternum, demanding that he breathe. He’s got his eyes closed, he’s got his fists balled, he’s not quite grounded enough to be embarrassed about this yet. He will be soon, though.
Tags: angst, fluff, father figure Tony, mother figure Pepper, mentions of abuse. Let me know if I missed anything.
request by: @tonystarkissist
(I lost the ask 😞)
Part One
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You don't remember exactly what happened. Your mom came home drunk and started yelling. She pulled your hair, and you got dizzy. She kept yelling and breaking things in the house. You just kept looking down at the floor with tear-filled eyes. Later that night, neighbours called the police and the next thing you know, your Aunt Pepper picked you up after questioning.
"Hey, honey. ." She greeted softly. "I haven't seen you in a while. . You have to stay with me and your uncle Tony for a little bit, okay? Is that alright?"
Uncle Tony. You've never met him. He was way too busy. But you've seen him on TV as Iron-Man, as the genius billionaire, as an avenger. You could only nod.
"Okay, come with me," She led you out of the police station. Heels clacking gently on the floor. Tony was waiting outside. He was having a phone call.
"Tony, we're back." Pepper says.
Tony looked over his shoulder. "Hey, I'm gonna call you back." He tells the person on the phone. Walking over to Pepper.
"It's all done?" He asked, earning a nod from her. He looked at you after. "Hey, kiddo. . How're you feeling?" He asked softly. His expression went from this professional look to this softer one. He took his sunglasses off. Why was he even wearing those? It's like midnight.
"Yeah. ." You mumbled.
He smiled gently. "That's great, kiddo. Come on, let's get back. Are you hungry? Should we get anything?"
You shook your head no.
"You sure?" He asked while glancing at Pepper and then back at you. "It's not a problem."
"I'm fine. ." You murmured.
"She's exhausted, Tony. We should head home and let her rest." Pepper suggests.
He nodded. "Okay, yeah. Sounds good."
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It's been a few weeks since you settled. Your aunt has been very kind and gentle with you. Your instincts, however, still thought your mom was here. At night, you'd stay awake, waiting for her to return from the club and yell at you. Pull your hair. Slap you across the face. But nobody came. Just the gentle sounds of Tony's music in the lab. And one night, you got up and walked downstairs. You started watching him work on something that. . Looked really confusing. What the heck was he even working on? The piece of tech started smoking, and he cussed softly. Grabbing a screwdriver to fix it, his tongue slightly poked out of the corner of his lips. He was sweating, and he looked like he hadn't slept. You walked to the kitchen and decided to silently make him coffee. Your hands were shaking. Was this okay? Would he be mad? Would Pepper be mad? Does he even like his coffee like this? You don't know. But you're gonna try because Tony has been amazing to you these past few weeks. He wasn't overwhelming you, he asked if you wanted to go on some 'side quests' of his, and he kept telling you some tech facts.
You held the steaming mug with trembling hands. Feeling nervous. You didn't wanna annoy him. But you wanted to do something nice. You knocked on the door and heard his music pause.
"Who's there?"
You gulped. "Uhm. . Me."
The door opened immediately. Revealing him as he wiped his sweaty forehead with a small cloth.
"Kiddo, why aren't you in bed?" He asked worriedly. "Did you have a nightmare? Pepper told me you had-"
"Uh- no. ." You cut him off gingerly. "I couldn't sleep. . And I saw that you were also awake. And that you're working on something. So, I made you coffee. ." You held the mug up to him.
His expression softened immediately. "Aw, kiddo. . Thank you." He smiled. Taking the mug. "Come in. You can't sleep, I can't sleep. May as well keep each other company. Just don't tell Pep." He walked away to give you some space to walk inside. Closing the door behind you. The lab was filled with all kinds of technology. Even technology you had no idea existed.
"I know, it's really cool." He said. Taking a sip of his coffee.
"What were you working on? Did I stop you?" You ask.
"Stop me? No. It's just a part of my suit. The chest plate. I was being a dumbass and broke it. Now it's pissing me off," He sighed and turned back to you. "But you saved me with this amazing coffee. Seriously, where'd you learn how to make coffee like this?"
You smiled shyly. "I um. . I don't know "
He takes another sip. "Valid." He turned back to the chest plate. "Okay, so. . You doing okay at school?"
You shrugged. "I'm trying, yeah."
"Don't worry. You've been through a lot. It's normal to fall behind a few classes. You'll get back up there."
You nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Stark."
He scoffed. "Okay. . I'm not 'Mr. Stark' to you. You can just call me Tony. Or Iron-Man. The kids call me Iron-Man."
"I think everyone does. ." You mumble.
"Sure," He nodded. "What I mean is, you don't have to be formal, okay? You're my wife's family. My wife's family is my family. So just call me Tony like a normal family member and not 'Mr. Stark' like you owe me money." He joked a bit.
"Are you sure it's okay?" You ask nervously.
"More than okay. Come on, let's hear it." He leaned his face on his palm.
"Tony. ." You say quietly. Almost like testing it.
"Perfect." He praises. "That's better. Now, you're gonna help me clean the mess I made."
"Okay. ."
"Put the toolbox over there, those wire thingies go in that drawer over there and I'll take care of everything else."
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After everything was put back into its place, Tony took a look at his lab. Hands on his hips. He nodded.
"Look at that. It's sparkling." He said proudly. "First bump?" He held his fist up towards you.
You looked at his fist balled up in front of you. You had the urge to flinch at the shape of his hand, but something about him felt so safe. So fatherly. Something you've never felt before. Someone you've never had before. You raise your fist and gently bump his.
"There we go. Teamwork makes the dream work." He chuckles. "I'm sorry, that was corny."
You laugh a little. "It was a little funny."
"Oh, look. Someone who appreciates my sense of humour. Take that, Steve. ." He mumbled.
"Who?" You ask curiously.
"Eh, you'll meet him and the others someday." He inhaled air like he's been deprived of it all day. "I think this calls for bed. I'm exhausted, you're exhausted. Let's go, before Pepper grounds us both."
You follow him out of the lab. He turned the lights off and locked the door with a pin code. He stopped in front of your bedroom door after climbing the stairs.
"Well. . I'll see you tomorrow. You want me to drive you to school?" He asked.
"I don't wanna bother you, Mr. Stark-"
"Ah, ah," He lifts a finger. "Tony." He corrects.
"Sorry." You say awkwardly.
"And you won't bother me. I have nothing to do all morning, and I'm probably gonna be bored. Let me drive you to school. Happy can pick you up after." He smiled. "Deal?"
You think about it. He seems hard to convince. So you nodded. "Okay. Deal."
"Great." He tried ruffling your hair, but you flinched slightly. "Oh, I'm sorry-" He stammered. "I should've known. . Pep told me, and I forgot- Let's just. . Stick to fist bumps for now." He sighed.
"It's okay. . It's just. . I dunno, reflex or something." You mumble under your breath.
He didn't exactly hear you, but he nodded anyway. "Mkay, well. . Go to bed, now."
You opened the door and half entered your room before he stopped you. "And hey. Everything's gonna be okay." He says softly.
You nodded. "I know."
"Goodnight, bambi." He walks to his shared bedroom with Pepper. Leaving you there.
"Night. ." You murmur to nobody. Closing the door and collapsing on your bed.
"I hope everything will be okay." You whisper as you fell into a deep sleep for the first time in forever.
big fan of the idea that Stark Industries starts selling basic household appliances once the weapons manufacturing gets dropped. SI toaster. SI curling iron.
But with this idea I also need there to be a “stark industries households” youtube channel that is, technically, an official SI channel. But it’s not in the slightest used for marketing or anything of the sort. Tony is the only one with the password and every video uploaded is tony going through how to use that machine.
Someone can’t figure out how to empty their damn fancy vacuum and they look up the model on youtube to figure it out, and are greeted by the CEO of the company doing a WILDLY informal tutorial on how to use it and common issues and such.
The videos are often shot by DUM-E or U. Tony often looks very disheveled, and sometimes there’s unrevealed projects just sitting out in the background. Tony acts like he’s talking to an audience of five people and usually there’s five or six videos uploaded back to back, CLEARLY shot in one sitting.
(Tony likes doing them because it’s a very simple way to ease the “Tony stark dead at ___” headlines without doing a damn press conference. The videos also make people a bit less intimidated by him, and he rarely gets to interact with his creations in an authentic way with an audience.)
The comment section is an absolute war zone… for various reasons
A third of them are normal —
“Thanks Mr. Stark! This helped me fix it!”
A third of them are trolls that make him laugh out loud—
- “Sir this is the most overqualified unboxing I’ve ever seen”
“I just wanted to know how to change the filter”
“Okay but he seems genuinely excited about the lint trap.”
And of course… the rest is Peter. Or Parker Patch Notes as they’ve been calling them.
Because the second the video drops, Peter is there. Not first. He pretends he’s not first. But he is. He’s got notifications on and a dedicated tab open on his computer.
“Mr. Stark you forgot to mention the secondary filter latch at 2:14!!! It’s under the panel on the left!!!”
“Also sir you’re supposed to unplug it first.”
Tony replies from the verified account.
“Peter.”
“We’ve discussed tone.”
The civilians clock it immediately and settle in. They’re not even pretending this is about a kettle anymore, they’re here to watch a billionaire get publicly fact-checked by a teenager with impeccable citation habits.
They start threading replies under Peter like he’s running office hours.
“Peter can you confirm if this voids the warranty.”
“Peter I trust you more than him.”
“Drop the safe version in bullet points.”
And then Tony answers with something dry and unhelpful like:
“He’s exaggerating.”
People start screenshotting the exchanges. Someone timestamps every interaction. There’s a running tally in the replies of how many times Peter says “sir” versus how many times Tony just says “Peter.”
By the third upload, viewers aren’t asking about the product specs, they’re waiting to see how long it takes before Peter gently corrects him and whether Tony pins it again out of spite. It stops feeling like a tutorial and starts feeling like the public has front-row seats to an ongoing, low-stakes domestic debate neither of them realizes they’re broadcasting.
I’m officially voting we retire Twitter fic and usher in the YouTube Tutorial Era of Irondad.
I imagine that Peter Parker is probably pretty similar to the way Tony Stark was at his age, and so like Tony works out some of his habits and stuff pretty early on. And because they spend so much time in the workshop together it’s easy to fall into a rhythm and stuff. Tony learns that Peter knows Spanish and Italian, and so they sometimes wander off into either of those languages so they can keep eachother on their toes. When they’re both Deep in The Zone™ and talking takes up too much brain space that they need to focus on their work, they sort of learn to communicate through knocking against the table a certain amount of times to signal when they need a tool or a helping hand or something. Occasionally one of them just throws out huge strings of numbers or equations and the other replies with an equally mind-boggling formula before they drift off into focused silence again.
Anyway now imagine someone like Steve or Rhodey walking in and like. Trying to understand how the FUCK these two are communicating with eachother. Tony knocked three times and Peter gave him a screwdriver and made them both coffee? They just??? Fucking slip into Colloquial Spanish sometimes without any forewarning? Last night Tony literally just stared at Peter for twenty seconds straight and then Peter said ‘four’ and it was apparently what Tony had been looking for because he gave a thumbs up and then turned back to his project???????
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