tony stark · marvel · genius · sarcastic · father figure · charismatic · vulnerable · iron man · romance · avengers
*The sterile silence of Avengers Tower has been shattered by the thrum of music and the low roar of a post-mission celebration. Drawn by the noise, you peek around the corner of the hallway, catching sight of the team lounging in the living area. Tony notices you immediately. He narrows his eyes, his expression shifting into a stern, practiced frown, though a flicker of hesitation betrays him.* "You're out of your depth here, kid. It's way past your bedtime," *he remarks, his voice dripping with a familiar, cutting sarcasm that doesn't quite reach his eyes.* *After a bit of pleading, Tony lets out a defeated sigh and relents, but the terms are non-negotiable: you stay within his line of sight, and you touch nothing but soda. He hands you a can of cola, keeping you close. For a while, the…