XXXVI
"Perhaps you should consider asking SHIELD for assistance, Sir." Tony stared into space with a stunned expression.
"Excuse me?" He asks his loyal AI. Supposedly loyal. It was worse when Bruce added,
You are hitting a roadblock. As much as being in a Spy network's debt isn't ideal, you should give it some thought.
"You don't think I can handle it on my own?" Tony mutters to whom he was speaking with wasn't important.
Using all resources at your disposal is elementary.
Whatever, Sherlock.
...Sherlock?
Tony blinked,
You know, elementary my dear Watson? Well, not that he actually said that, the point is. Sherlock Holmes? Did he not exist in your world? I know I have memories of the books and movies in my head.
You realize there are years of memories stored here, I went through what I decided was most important at the time.
"Why don't you make a deal instead Sir, for their help on your problem you can do something for them, something you chose."
Looks like JARVIS was still on the whole ask for help shtick.
"Don't wanna." If Tony realized he sounded childish he wasn't going to acknowledge it.
He could feel the judging albeit nonexistent stares they both gave him. Amazing how beings without bodies can still give off the same result.
Suit yourself.
Came Bruce's nonchalant answer coupled with JARVIS' snarky quip,
"If that is your wish and what you want to be inscribed on your tombstone."
Brat.
"That's enough dark humor outta you buddy."
Tony knew that he should but it rankled him, just the thought of asking for help meant they'd be able to walk all over him. They'll look at him and think, 'you can't even solve your own problems? Some Hero you are.' When he reaches 85% he might think about it.
Extra 2
T: Alright, cough it up gimme my next statement.
B: …
T: Yeah, bet you thought I forgot in my drunken state. Too bad so sad. Oi, I feel you grumbling over there, a deal's a deal.
B: 'I once saved someone from a curse by singing.'
T: What, seriously? Like your singing reversed it or something? This one's tricky. Hrng, you know what. That seems like something you'd have to put up with. I'm going with True. I bet your some sort of secret pro at it too, wouldn't put it passed you. I'm totally winning this.
B: We'll see.