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They returned to the Compound a short while later, finding a very annoyed Tony Stark waiting for them.
"You picked one Hell of a day to go AWOL, Vision" Tony frowned. "I thought I told you not to leave the Compound."
"Strictly speaking, Sir, you only told me not to leave the compound on my own, and I didn't. I was with Wanda."
"Great. The other new Avenger of still questionable loyalties. That makes it so much better.."
"What?" Wanda snapped, annoyed. "I haven't proved my loyalties already?"
"Of course you have" Steve stepped in, trying to keep the situation from escalating. "Tony isn't questioning that.."
"I'm not" Tony agreed. "Of course I'm not. But some people still.. People are watching Vision. Very closely. If he.."
"Oh, pentru Dumnezeu! (for God sake!)" Wanda shouted. "I took him out to get some regular clothes!"
"Wanda.."
"Just wait, Vizh.. I was helping him, Stark. What's wrong with Vision getting out for a bit of fun and normalcy once in awhile?"
"He's not normal! He's not human!" Tony barked, then paused, trying to calm himself. "Vision isn't human. So, he doesn't have the luxury of making mistakes. Especially after Ultron.. My fault, I know. It's not right or fair, but that's reality. Vision puts one foot wrong, and there'll be government suits kicking down the door to take him away from us."
Wanda fell silent, stunned.
Natasha, who had stayed well away from the conversation as she scrolled through her phone, stood, switched on the TV, and flipped to the News Channel, smirking.
"All of you. Look."
On the screen was a clip of Wanda and Vision playing DDR in the crowded Arcade. Some of the pictures they had taken with fans throughout the day. And most importantly, a huge headline:
'NEW AVENGERS DELIGHT CROWDS IN NEW YORK'.
"Well.." Steve stared, wide eyed.
"What the.." Tony gaped.
"No can touch Vision now without risking the fury of the public." Said Nat. "Wanda's given him a 'Get out of Jail free' card, at least for now."
After a few moments, Tony sighed, ready to swallow his regular piece of humble pie.
"Hey, Maximoff.."
"Hmm?" Wanda pulled her eyes away from the TV screen, a slight blush covering her cheeks.
"You think you can keep my Super-bot out of trouble?"
"Uh.." Wanda mentally thanked whatever higher power existed that no one else had witnessed the 'Naked Vision' incident. "Of course."
"Then what the Hell do I know? Take him out to play whenever you like." He glanced at his watch, cursing. "I have to get home to Pepper."
Before anyone knew what was going on, Tony was in his suit, and they heard the sound of smashing glass as he blasted out a window.
"Tony!" yelled Steve, annoyed.
"I'll get that fixed!" Tony yelled back "Bye, everyone!"
Late that night, Wanda stared at the ceiling, unable to sleep.
The other Avengers spoke to her more now, and were friendly enough, but Vision truly was her best friend. The thought of anyone taking the android away deeply troubled her.
They only saw what he was, not who he was. Vision was so innocent and sweet, so caring and friendly and funny. If she could see that, why couldn't everyone see it?
Wanda sighed, giving up on sleep for now, and padded downstairs.
Vision was putting extra safety tape on the shattered window. He looked up when he heard Wanda, concerned.
"Wanda? Did you have another nightmare? I didn't hear.."
"No, Vizh. I'm fine, I just can't get to sleep" She flopped onto the couch. "Sit with me for a bit?"
"Of course" Vision finished up with the window, soon sitting beside her.
"Are you alright?" Wanda asked him gently. "All that talk of being taken away can't have been nice for you.."
"I understand where the concern comes from.. But you are right, it wasn't pleasant."
"Don't worry, Vizh" Wanda curled into his side, like the lost child she still sometimes was. "I will never let anyone take you. If anyone tries we'll run away, and make a living competing in Dance Dance Revolution contests."
She wasn't entirely joking.
"While I don't think that will be necessary, the idea does somewhat appeal to me" Vision chuckled, one arm gently draping around Wanda without really thinking about it.
He still tingled whenever she touched him. Tony had assured him that there was nothing wrong with his circuits.
He had initially believed it may have been a 'touch' thing, but Vision was no coming to realise it was simply a 'Wanda' thing.. And he didn't mind it at all.