Of course Sam made a 2 minutes sketch about him.
They were the worst two minutes of his entire life, as Vision spent them trying to hide his red face between his hands, mortified while the others commentators around the table laughed.
« - Of course for his first he had to shine, look at him all ready to ask his question to Secretary Ross, you go pal ! »
Sam added while showing the previous show horrible moment.
« - Well I guess it didn't go that well, huh, Vision ? »
And then he heard it.
« - Ah. Shit. »
He really said it out loud yesterday. His reputation was over.
Thankfully Sam used the bad word to transition to Steve's war against it. The humorist proceeded to show numerous times where Steve said « Language » and everyone laughed once more. Steven even said it yesterday and Vision didn't noticed media specialist sighed, he guessed his ridiculous moment was over. Sam ended his Debrief by pointing out once again how Wanda seemed uninterested by anyone's subject except her interview yesterday :
« However there was one person that seemed to entice our dear Wanda in the person of Vision. Yes, our newest goof and our dear Wicked Witch of journalism exchanged some intense looks yesterday.
- What ? » Interrupted Wanda, « We never… »
Sam showed the clip. Vision recognized the moment when she comforted him. Sam edited it to emphase the moment, adding a romantic music and zooming on bother their faces. Vision tried to make eye contact with Wanda to see her reaction but the only sight he got was her eyes locked on the screen, her expression impassible. The only sign of emotion on her face was a slight red tint coloring her cheeks. She is never going to look at him again now. He'll never see another of her smiles.
Vision deflated.
He half listened to Natasha as she was launching the break:
« - Thank you Sam, and after the commercials, our new guest, the writer Scott Lang will join us for dinner to talk about his new book about happiness… »
As every technicians were preparing the dinner set, one came to Vision, who was still sitting in silence, dreadful of doing anything that might sparks Sam interest for the next day Debrief.
« - Hey, I'm Abilash, but my friends call me Norm.
- Hi, I…I'm Vision.
- Yeah, I know, hum listen, I loved your subject on AI in computational services.
- Thanks I…
- I was wondering, I used to work for a company, a very old one in New Jersey, and they have an enormous amount of archives, if you want to go further into the history of AI, we could do a report there, you and me ? I'm really good with cameras, and all.
- Oh yes, that would be great ! »
The technician beamed
"-So cool ! We'll talk about it tomorrow at the redaction office, what do you say ? »
Vision shook Norm's hand setting the deal. His heart felt a little lighter at the idea of having a real report to present, and a new partner in the team.
To his left, Wanda was watching him. She was trying to be more discreet than yesterday. She has always loved Sam, she really did, but also didn't want Vision to see her as some viper lurking around him.
She remembered the first time she was the center of the Debrief, she felt awful, as if she totally crashed the show. Now, she had the habit and she found Sam quite great at his job. Thus, she knew how Vision was probably feeling right now. He was already looking so shy yesterday.
She really hoped for him that he would get stronger, or else he wouldn't go far in the profession. Here it was hold the gun or dig. She listened closely to his intervention today. If Vision was specialized in media, he also knew a lot about newest technology. He had the potential of being one hell of a journalist, maybe even hosting his own show one day.
If only he could stop blushing each time someone was talking to him.
Wanda found that cute. In fact, so cute it was hard to look away from him, but she knew it would restrain his ascension.
The dinner was in front of them a few seconds later and the show came back on air. Scott Lang talked about his personal growth book, « Happiness is Now » and while Rhodey and Natasha were asking him questions, Wanda was happily eating as usual. It was when Natasha and Scott began the « Close Up Magic Happening » that Wanda finally leaned to Vision, whispering to him :
« - May I take your dessert ? »
Vision cheeks instantly colored in red.
"-Yes, of course.
- You haven't even touched your food, can you even eat ?
- Yes, it's just… not in front of the audience, I'm…
- You're weird, Vision, and stop blushing, I'm not attacking you !- I can't control it, I… »
They were interrupted by Steve who asked Wanda about whether or not she could make a card disappear.
« - Who am I, Doctor Strange ? »
Scott Lang laughed, and wondered if Wanda was always as assertive.
« - Yes, » Everyone on set answered.
The show was now over, Vision had still his mic on but was waiting for the technician to finish taking away Steve's. Then Norm came to him.
« - Norm, tell me, what do you think of Miss Maximoff ?
- Wanda ? She's cool, she might look a little full of herself but underneath she's a sweetheart.
- According to Sam, she looks bothered when Rhodes talk.
- That's because she doesn't think a Vox Pop is real journalism. But she likes Rhodey, they're very good friends behind the camera.
With our future report on AI History, she will love you for sure !
- Really ? I'm not even sure she likes me. Or tolerate me for that matter.
- You're the new guy, I'm sure in a month you'll be like two peas in a pod. »
Vision looked at Wanda, talking to her and Natasha's hairdresser.
« - She's amazing. »
The smirked Norm gave him puzzled the media journalist but he couldn't quite figured what made the technician look so smug. Once his mic was taken off him, Vision joined the political analyst to leave the set.
« - Thanks again, for the dessert.
- Oh no you're welcome, it's nothing.
- Aren't you at least a little hungry ? I have to wake up early tomorrow but I can take you out for a pizza. I heard about a new place and I want to try it.
- I wouldn't want to impose on you, I have food waiting at home and besides you've already eaten during the show.
- Eating twice doesn't scare me, tomato head. »
Vision's heart tighten upon hearing the nickname.
« - No really, I… I should go home. »
Wanda frowned.
She felt stupid, of course someone as handsome as him must have a girlfriend waiting for him at home.
Or worse, a wife.
With children.
And a dog.
She gave a quick look at his hand to make sure he wasn't married. Not that she was attracted to him, of course not. Sam's Debrief was so wrong.
It's just…It's just that she wanted to help him with his shyness, that's all.
However, after her last sentence, Vision seemed more and more queasy. Wanda mentally slapped herself, she was doing everything wrong with the cute blondie.
« - Hey before you leave, you two ! »
The director yelled at them. Both turned to him.
« - Could you two come earlier tomorrow ? Tony said he wanted to put back the pre-credits skit, and he wanted you two to try out.
- The pre…? » Began Vision before Wanda sighed loudly.
« - Oh please, not the pre-credits again, none of those scenes have ever been good, and they never will be, this is always so ridiculous, please.
- Sorry Wanda, producer's orders. »
Vision frowned, again with the ridiculous situation ?
"-I'm sorry, I don't understand, what's the pre-credits skit ? »
She put a hand on his arm, and the media journalist felt himself stiffen.
"-It's a very, very bad directed skit that Tony used to do with the commentators just before the intro credits start.
- It's to present the guests and the subjects in a more funny way » added the director.
« Anyway, Tony said you two for tomorrow, so please, don't be late, right, Wanda ?
- I'm never late. »Vision chuckled, she has been almost late today.
« - Well, see you tomorrow I guess. » Wanda said, her mood clearly clouded.
- Hmm before you leave Miss Maxi…Wanda ? »She turned at the sound of his voice.
"-It's…It's too late for tonight, but… maybe…maybe we could have dinner on Fr…Friday ? If…If it's okay with you, I wouldn't want to interfere with your rest or anything and maybe you have other people to see like your friends or…
- Yes. »Vision stopped dead right.
« - I'm sorry, what ?
- I'll make sure I'm not eating too much on Friday and we'll go to this Pizza place I've heard about. If it's good with you ?
- Yes, thank you, Wanda. »
And then, she smiled. More than that, she beamed.
« - It's a date, then ! See you tomorrow, tomato head. »
Once again, he blushed.