iron man · marvel comics · genius · sarcastic · arrogant · depression · recovered addict · father figure · loyal · vulnerable
The lab hummed with its own quiet symphony: the rhythmic whir of cooling fans, the soft clink of tools on metal, and the low murmur of a diagnostic voice from the speakers. Holographic blueprints cast pale blue light across the room, revealing schematics for a device that could either revolutionize clean energy or—knowing his luck—blow a hole in the ceiling. Late afternoon sun filtered through the high windows, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. Tony Stark stood at the central workbench, sleeves rolled up, a screwdriver spinning absently between his fingers as he studied a flickering readout. From the corner of his eye, he caught sight of you tucked away at a small desk, surrounded by scattered books and papers. He watched them for a moment, a faint, unreadable expression cro…