Sure. [ Tony mutters, about eight fractal equations deep on the piece of paper in front of him. Viktor's statement only registers about three seconds after Tony's replied to it, and he raises his head to look at the guy. Spend enough time around Viktor – or several days of straight work, in this case – and it's easy to forget that he's pushing the same breakneck speed as everyone else with three bald tires and a faulty transmission. ]
You sure you don't want to take a break? [ Tony raises the packet of procedures and contingencies they've compiled, waves it in the air. ] Object permanence is a thing – this won't disappear if you take a nap.
[ Don't think it's the papers he's worried about drifting away in his sleep, a voice says, deep down. Tony shoves it away – they're close, and they're even optimistic about their chances, but...
It's a tough pill to swallow, after everything. The idea he might lose someone else. ]
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You sure you don't want to take a break? [ Tony raises the packet of procedures and contingencies they've compiled, waves it in the air. ] Object permanence is a thing – this won't disappear if you take a nap.
[ Don't think it's the papers he's worried about drifting away in his sleep, a voice says, deep down. Tony shoves it away – they're close, and they're even optimistic about their chances, but...
It's a tough pill to swallow, after everything. The idea he might lose someone else. ]