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“ That’s from Top Gun. ” He knows the movie practically off by heart. A prerequisite of flight school, nonsense spouted by your Mavericks, your Icemans and your Merlins of the world. To think how big an impact it made on the culture of flight ( to think that maybe once before this all he’d played along too --- a little too straight edged though with that hint of something Viper ). 

His attention hasn’t moved from the screen. CCTV and videos taken from youtube on the latest chaos that graces Avengers HQ’s briefing room: those hungry to make their break in the war mongering world, with the use of alien tech and a thirst for the green and glory. He’s on the job, has to, what with that look in Tony’s eyes and the ease in how he reads it all. 

Iron Man takes this one personally. For good reason. 

@cirquepaleolithique ♥

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“ --- That’s not something they teach you at flight school. ” Impressed, even if it’s not discernible with the way he stands with folded arms and lifted chin ( expressionless, that he learnt in the academy ). But of course, it’s only a face, a feigned guard among those he considers friends. She could probably see right through it. 

Carol’s always seemed to get the upper hand, an unspoken advantage with a wink and a gesture for hush, they’re secrets until they’re not. Until now, really. Until superheroes, aliens, and the like were something he’d been thrust into. No longer just a pilot, or a liason. Things were different. 

A smile breaks through, and he takes that step forward towards her. 

“ Danvers, it’s been a while. ”

@cheeseburgerisms ♥

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It’s an itch that’s hard to ignore; a question he wants an answer to --- a need for something to be verified. There here, same time, same joint, same order. Some things never changed ( and maybe sometimes, it’s something he appreciates; brings him back to the good old days when things were a little easier ). 

A lazy rock of a drink held loosely by the neck of the bottle, before he lifts his gaze to meet Tony’s. Cool, calm, collected. “ Been meaning to ask you something Tony, about your suits. ” A drink, and the swirl of the bottle to feel the slosh of beer as it hits the sides. “ Your security’s not bad, never known you to be the guy who’d let someone touch your stuff, ” bottom line here, “ --- how’d I get access to use the suit? ”

@learnedprice ♥

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“ I’ve got your back Carol. ” He’ll share the burden; feels the pressure, the weight of the world on her shoulders and offers his own by her side. He’ll share it with a smile, calm and resolute as always. A hand on her shoulder, and a gentle squeeze offered. 

@colonelwhizbang ♥

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“ I’m here to help you. ” Comfort. This time he’s without the suit --- looks like your average guy in a not so average situation. But he’s a soldier. A hero. Things like that don’t have a time and place that’s set. He crouches a little and offers a hand to help her up. Eyes are focused on her, expression gentle; and though hard to ignore the blood that stains floors and walls, he manages. 

( A monster of sorts that sticks to shadows, that hunts with a hunger insatiable. He’s the first on the scene, and here, it appears, she’s the last one out ).

“ Are you alright? ”

@xbitesback ♥

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“ That doesn’t work on me. ” Sometimes, Tony Stark needs a reminder of just who James Rhodes is. Been here, done that, known him for way too long; and the ring worn for his ( their ) graduating class is only the tip of that iceberg. Eyes are fixed on him, warm and brown and purposefully soft. He knows the look. 

But, of course, the same could be said about him. Tough love was something often given; the once liaison put in charge as a means to try to control ( he listens to you, Rhodes, he’d been told ). Sure, Tony listens, but he also twists the arm --- convinces in his own way. Always starts with the eyes, and Jim’s always been that little bit soft. “ What? ” 

@starktonystark ♥

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