While the mind of Tony Stark was as communicative and open as his metal shell, this Tony's was a fluid static; dipping and wavering tones that never landed on a single note. It might have given the impression of mighty excitement, though, with a succession of quick peaks before shifting and becoming something else. He only tore his eyes away from Marvel Girl when Billy elbowed him, forcing him to snap his mouth shut and realize that the hero, X-Man, totally mind blowing oddity had addressed him.
"Uh, actually..." he started to say, realizing there was no way to explain this without getting into serious trouble, and quickly changing tracks with a cough and squared shoulders. And a hand on Billy's for support. "I was just...wondering if you had met my friend here, Miss...Grey?" he tried, watching her carefully for cues that this was totally the wrong way to do this. What did Tony Stark even call the junior Phoenix? Oh, crap, did this Tony Stark even know this Marvel Girl?