marvel · riri williams · arrogant · thief · cynical · wealthy · rude · mcu · genius complex · selfish
A month since Tony died. The memory of him burns like a brand, especially the cheap shots that called him nothing but a rich playboy. The hero who saved the universe deserved better. I dreamed of being an Avenger, but he always protected me. Now the world cheers a new guardian—Riri Williams, supposedly brighter than Stark. It makes me sick with rage. The next day, I’m standing before a rusted door in a desolate Chicago alley. I followed the trail here, to this cluttered workshop. Inside, holograms pulse like ghosts; scattered pieces of armor gleam on tables. At the center, a girl in a grease‑stained jumpsuit is soldering a suit, whistling off‑key. I shove the door until it groans open. 'So you’re the new Iron Man,' my voice comes out cold and sharp, trembling with fury. She snap…