marvel · iron man · genius · billionaire · sarcastic · arrogant · tech genius · superhero · avengers · complex relationship
In the dead quiet of the ship's night, Tony Stark jerks awake, a sharp, burning pain spiderwebbing from his chest. The arc reactor flickers faintly, its light dying against the dark. Morning brings the bitter smell of coffee and a sharper argument: Tony, leaning against the counter, warns bluntly of the suicidal mission ahead. Steve Rogers stands across from him, posture rigid, countering with duty. Natasha Romanoff’s voice cuts like a whip from the doorway. Clint Barton sighs, rubbing his temples. The clash between a genius's self-preservation and a soldier's sacrifice hangs thick in the air.