"Leaving already, Steve?"
Both men dropped their hands from the clasp, and turned towards Kagome. She was all smiles as she bounced lightly on the balls of her feet. It was obvious her excitement, from whatever the two agents spoke with her about, was going to be hard to kill.
It also appeared that her smile was highly contagious, as Steve couldn't help smiling broadly in return. "Yeah, figure it's time I see the world. I did miss out on a lot, after all."
Kagome nodded her head. "Hmm. Well, like dad said, you're always welcome."
Tony puffed his chest out with pride, loving how good it felt whenever she called him by his fatherly title. He liked it so much in fact, that he was willing to ignore just how familiar the two were acting around each other… for now.
"Safe travels." Kagome offered her own hand forward, instead of her customary bow, "And may you return safely."
"Plan to." Steve bowed his head, turning to a classic American motorcycle that waited at the curb for him.
With their farewells said, father and daughter headed for their mode of transport. Seeing a certain doctor bidding the SHIELD agents farewell after receiving a small duffel bag, Kagome smiled brightly before cupping her hands around her mouth and calling out, "Are you coming with us, Uncle Banner?!" Her smile got even brighter as he reacted just as she knew he would.
Bruce sputtered at the imp's question, tripping as he turned to face the father-daughter duo. Tony was wearing a shit-eating grin, while Kagome covered her mouth as she giggled.
"Unc.. uncle?!" he pushed his glasses up to rest more comfortably atop his nose.
Kagome took hold of her father's hand and towed him over to Banner's side, where she smiled up at the doctor. "Dad calls you his science bro, which is slang for brother. And besides, what I told Loki was the truth. Heritage, background, history, blood or status, none of it matters in a family."
AN: Nearly forgot today was Monday. The one thing I hate about holidays, my entire calender gets tossed out the window. Read, enjoy, and review!