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Tony Stark (notyourplayboy) wrote in somerealityrpg,
@ 2019-09-07 13:54:00

Current mood:	cheerful
Entry tags:	active: nebula, active: tony stark, inactive: james rhodes

Tony, Neb, Rhodey
WHO: Tony Stark, James Rhodes, & Nebula
WHAT: Reunions
WHERE: Rhodey and Nebula's apartment
WHEN: Saturday morning pre kitten adoption and birthday celebrations
SPOILERS: Endgame
WARNINGS: Language probably

Tony felt like an excited little boy on Christmas morning. James Rhodes had been Tony's best friend throughout his entire adult life. He was the first person Tony really trusted and one of the few who never betrayed that faith. There were many awesome things about Goodland, but Tony still missed "his" Rhodey fiercely. He felt selfish wishing for more friends and family when he already had so many in the place, but he couldn't help wishing his best friend would show up for his upcoming wedding. And he had!

Rhodes was living with Nebula, which was perfect. Two of his favorite Avengers right next door? His family next door? He rarely allowed himself to feel so optimistic, but he couldn't help it just then. He practically ran to Nebula and Rhodey's apartment. "It is me!" He called. He knocked, but it came out as more of a bang.

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justrhodey
2019-09-07 07:26 pm UTC (link)

It was very natural to James, that when Tony sat beside him that he embraced the man, fighting back just a few tears of relief that Tony was solid and there. How many times had he, and undoubtedly others, replay the end of the battle in their head, wondering if there were anyway to change how things had ended. They were assured that there wasn’t, but it was human nature to wish things could be changed. Rhodey himself had even considered bringing up the idea of another time heist, much like the one they’d committed, if only to save Tony, but it was too risky and they could change everything. Besides, without Tony to set the computers and the coordinates, no one was entirely comfortable with building the machines.

“How many times have you almost died and I punched you? Since you’re here, I consider it the same concept.” Rhodey teased as he pulled away from Tony and grinned at Nebula.

“You can call me Rhodey, Nebula.” He reminded her with a grin when she called him Colonel. “And I would love to regale all the little Starklings about the sort of things he got up too when he was just a little older than they are.”

“Once I figure out how to get more functional, I’ll be sure to drop by… you know, as long as it isn’t you doing the cooking.” James grinned, looking pointedly at Tony. “You’re lucky I live next door if you don’t even have room on the couch for me.”

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notyourplayboy
2019-09-07 07:49 pm UTC (link)

Tony rolled his eyes as Rhodey mentioned his youthful escapades. Okay, "youthful" covered things well into his middle age, but Tony wasn't about to admit that. "Hey, I can cook now! Not everything, but, like basics," Tony replied. "When I first arrived, it was just Pete and me so I couldn't let the kid starve." He straightened up, obviously proud of himself. "I even bought a cookbook!" He didn't mention the child-rearing books he also bought. That had been a long time ago and Tony liked to think he'd come a long way since then. Besides, he wasn't giving that sort of ammunition to his best friend. "Plenty of room on the couch," he added, waving a hand in dismissal. "Pepper is talking about knocking down walls anyway. We'll just get a bigger one!" However, his expression grew more serious when he glanced between Nebula and James. "You'll get more functional very soon," he reassured. "Michelle's birthday party is today, but tomorrow...tomorrow I fix this shit."

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cybertechnic
2019-09-07 08:45 pm UTC (link)

Many of the Avengers had these connections, the long standing jokes and camaraderie. She learned that was what family was meant to be like, not the bastardization that she'd had.

"The cookbook is not even used as just a paperweight." Although she was wondering how everyone was going to fit into the Stark suite at this rate, especially if there were more adopted kids joining them as time went on.

"We could get him to the roof before everyone else. And set up somewhere comfortable." She understood that family at parties was important.

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justrhodey
2019-09-08 06:12 pm UTC (link)

“I’m honestly a little surprised that you haven’t managed to build up another Avengers tower somewhere to house all of us.” Rhodey grinned. The Avengers Tower, even when it was still called the Stark Tower, had been a second home to him.

“Okay, but now I’m cuious about the cookbook. Because for some reason I don’t see you twirling around the kitchen to Julia Child’s Classics or Martha Stewarts greatest recipes or anything.” James put his hand on Stark’s shoulder, just because reminding himself that Tony was honestly, truly here and not just some trick was still blowing his mind a little bit. When Tony started talking about someone’s birthday, Rhodey just squeezed his shoulder. “Take your time, Man, I’ll be here. Eat, sleep, spend time with your kids.” He nodded seriously. “Enjoy who ever this MJ person’s birthday is.”

“Uh…” Rhodey sort of stammered at Nebula’s suggestion. He didn’t know who the person was Tony was throwing this party for (though Tony had mentioned he had adopted a lot of kids), but he wasn’t sure he liked the idea of being just sat somewhere. He didn’t like the idea of being propped up in a corner where everyone could just see how useless he was without his enhancements. “I think I’m going to sit this one out-- well, literally I guess. I’ll be fine on my own for a little while, I promise. I don’t think I want to be the weird dude in a corner, yet.”

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notyourplayboy
2019-09-08 11:30 pm UTC (link)

Tony's expression faltered at the mention of Avengers Tower. It housed the Avengers when they needed a safe place and when they needed to be together over the years, but Tony couldn't help remembering the division that took place, leaving only a few of them in the Tower. It reminded him that even here, having not lived the years between the snap and the un-dusting, he still felt like he didn't belong. However, he didn't want his insecurity clouding the moment so he forced a grin that became genuine the more Rhodey talked.

He wasn't surprised Rhodey chose to remain behind. "Yeah, we will leave that for next week," he teased. He didn't mention getting Rhodey what he needed to become mobile again, but Tony silently vowed to get it done as soon as possible.

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cybertechnic
2019-09-14 07:12 pm UTC (link)

Nebula could understand the instinct not to be vulnerable in front of others, or appear weak, even if it weren't true. So with Tony not pushing it and Rhodey deserving to take some time, Nebula didn't pursue it at all.

"Tony is already the weird dude in the corner." But a lightening of the mood didn't hurt, surely.

Humans had just as many hang ups as were learned into Nebula's personality, so she figured it wasn't her place to tell either of them they were being dumb, if needed she could flit between the party up stairs and the room to make sure there wasn't issue -parties weren't Nebula's thing anyway.

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