Not sure if you still need this, but just in case.
Italics, Tony speaking to Bruce
Bold, Bruce speaking to Tony
"Speaking aloud,"
'anything else really,'
"Honey I'm home! Didja miss me?"
"I awaited your arrival with bated breath, Sir." Good ole JARVIS. He made his way to his workshop he needed to make sure everything was as he left it.
So Bruce what do you think? Isn't it the best you've ever seen?
There was a distinct lack of presence considering he felt him just minutes ago a little put out he asked JARVIS to give him a better rundown of what happened since he was gone. In fact, Bruce tucked himself away so tight Tony wasn't entirely positive he was still there. A little worried he tried calling out to him, eventually he gave up he'd just have to face it. This was going to happen a lot, wasn't it? It's fine he was getting used to it. He crumpled up another burger wrapper, he's had Burger King and In-N-Out should he have McDonalds next?
"Sir, Mr. Obadiah is requesting admittance." Tony waved his hand "Yeah yeah sure." Seeing Obie storm in, looks like he's in for nasty weather. "Tony what were you thinking? Shutting down the weapons manufacturing? I know things have been tough, maybe you should take some time off. Really think about-" Tony cut him off,
"I'm not mentally impaired, I know what I'm doing. Listen, something happened to me in that cave, I've turned a new leaf and I believe," this time he was the one stopped mid-sentence. Oh boy, here we go, Tony thought, the first hurdle on the road to change. Arguing with Obie wasn't anything new but it still hurt. Why couldn't he believe in him? A small voice nothing like Bruce's whispered that he wasn't exactly dependable material. He hadn't made believing in him easy. Well, he was set to changing that wasn't he? He'd show Obie, he'd show everyone. He'd show himself that it could be done.
He was half ready to rip off his shirt and show Obie exactly what changed him, what was done to him and why he wanted to try something new. Halfway through the now near screaming match a low thought struck clear,
You shouldn't trust this man.
Tony faltered not used to Bruce speaking up on his own especially after a full day of Tony talking at him. He sidestepped Obie going to fill up a glass with whatever drink was nearby,
What do you mean? You've been through my memories by now, haven't you? He was more of a father then my own was.
Obie was at the placating variation in his argument, trying to see his own way through softer words and warm eyes.
I know his kind. He's a shark, showing him your weaknesses will only draw him in for the lunge.
Tony rolled his eyes gee Bruce sure was dramatic.
Bruce buddy, I trust very few people and those I do have earned it.
There was a heavy pause, in which Bruce might've said more but decided on,
Suit yourself.
Before disappearing back into his little cubby hole. Hmph, drama queen. He showed Obie his arc reactor, who was more understanding after that. He also bought himself a few days or weeks without the press clawing down his throat, give him some breathing room to pull himself together and truly decide the course of his fate from now on.
