Science Bros.
Tony tries to convince Bruce to return to New York.
Bruce ran a hand through his hair, messing it up further "I don't know, Tony just because things worked out last time doesn't mean that something won't happen." He began to pack up his meagre supplies. He had set up shop as a local doctor in a remote mining town. It was mostly broken bones and minor cuts or other minor ailments. It was nice: it was uncomplicated, the people were friendly and the higher standard of living was a definite plus. Now Tony was here trying to get him leave it all.
"All I'm saying is that you should come. The tower is being rebuilt for the team. You'll have your one lab, it'll be peaceful, no more running around. Come on you'll love it." Tony cajoled. He had travelled half way around the world to the Australian outback in order to convince Bruce to come back to New York. After the Battle of Manhattan Bruce had decided to go back into hiding than risk something happening in a populated area, or for SHIELD to change their minds. Tony thought this was foolish. Bruce should be with the rest of the Avengers and should definitely be in a lab furthering scientific research. Tony was not leaving without Bruce. "Don't you miss the fun and excitement of new discoveries? That burning desire to know? To understand? You can't tell me you don't miss it?" he poked around the dingy surroundings that Bruce had selected before spinning around firmly gesturing with his outstretched hand. "Come on we went through this all before back on the Hellicarrier. You suited up with the rest of us. You're one of the good guys. You need to be in New York, with the rest of us."
Bruce shook his head trying to ignore Tony. "No I'm much safe, everyone is much safer with me here. I'm not coming."
Bruce wiped a hand across his face "How did you manage to talk me into this?" asked rhetorically. He and Tony stood in the middle of one of the newly constructed labs in what was to become Avengers Tower. Tony just gave him a smug smirk. "Well it certainly looks a lot better than last time."