It feels like Justin trying to buy SI out from under him with slimy promises of being "business partners." Or Basil luring him into helping AIM with flattery. Tony knows when someone's throwing him a bone to keep him complacent and distracted.
His voice tight, Tony says,] I never needed anyone's help dealing with him before. [Except Rhodey and Pepper, but they're not here.] I don't need anyone's help now. Thanks but no thanks.
[And because he's in a sour enough mood to be petty about it, he disconnects.]
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It feels like Justin trying to buy SI out from under him with slimy promises of being "business partners." Or Basil luring him into helping AIM with flattery. Tony knows when someone's throwing him a bone to keep him complacent and distracted.
His voice tight, Tony says,] I never needed anyone's help dealing with him before. [Except Rhodey and Pepper, but they're not here.] I don't need anyone's help now. Thanks but no thanks.
[And because he's in a sour enough mood to be petty about it, he disconnects.]