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[honeyibrokeharlem]

[Cont. from here.

Bruce has, of course, lost track of time. He's working in his lab--specifically, on something with a spectrometer. His glasses are perched on his nose and he's wearing a look of complete concentration as he writes notes in a notebook that is nearly full to the brim.]

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[eleutheria]

I know and I did thought about it, but the only time I dared to ask, his teasing got a bit out of hand and I nearly punched him, something that would have ended rather ugly. Thank you, Bruce; I think I prefer you over Tony as a teacher.

[ She noticed his reaction right away and how could she not? It was after all something she had done in the past, before she got the serum and all. With a small smile, she laced her arm with his and started to lead him away. ]

Since it’s rather close, I think we can oversee using a cab and the exercise will do us good anyway.

[honeyibrokeharlem]

I don't think Tony would have a face anymore if you punched it. [He's talking to a woman who can push bulldozers. Probably for the best if she avoids unnecessary violence.

He stiffens, then relaxes gradually. He's not used to being touched, but he trusts Stephanie, and he knows it's her way of telling him that she's got his back.]

It's a beautiful day anyway. Might as well enjoy the weather when someone drags me out of the lab.

[She seems comfortable enough, but part of him is still mildly skeptical that she's okay being arm and arm with a man that looks twice her age and way out of her league. Given that she's probably one of the kindest-hearted people he's ever met, she probably doesn't care all that much.]

[eleutheria]

Which is the main reason I didn’t do it and Miss Potts would have been quite displeased, [ She doubted killing or maiming Stark was going to end looking good on her image overall and she had managed to reign herself in.

When he stiffens, she doesn’t lets him go and she did wanted him to feel relaxed since this was supposed to be a relaxing out going between them. ]

It is, isn’t it? You really do need to get out of the laboratory more often; I don’t think that’s healthy.

[ If they were drawing some glances their way, she didn’t paid them any mind since there was nothing to be embarrassed about, after all. ]

[honeyibrokeharlem]

I don't see Pepper being very happy about that, no.

[He smiles at her, then follows her lead in ignoring the stares. If she didn't care, then neither did he.]

I told you, I'm making up for lost time. It's been a while since I've been in a properly functioning lab.

[eleutheria]

Yes, I didn’t thought she was going to be either and I actually like her, so I don’t want to add more to her plate already.

[ After all the woman had more than enough dealing with Tony as it was and she really didn’t envy her at all. ]

Yes, I know and as happy as I am that you’re free to do something you clearly love, you also need to come out every once in awhile you know.

[honeyibrokeharlem]

I've never been very good at looking after my own health.

[Says the guy who thought pumping gamma radiation into himself was an A+ idea.]

[eleutheria]

[ Stephanie chuckled just a bit and shook her head a bit. ]

Can’t say I am better, I used to be a bit stubborn with it and I had someone else to oversee my health when I was being stubborn about it.