Lyn was preparing to leave for the day when a hand slammed down on her desk.
"What Tony?"
"We're going out; do you want to come with us?"
"Who's 'us'?"
"All of us: Bruce, Clint, Thor the Cap..."
"The Avengers."
"Yup."
Lyn smiled.
"Can I bring a friend?"
"Go for it."
"I can't believe you invited me out with your work friends!" Emily squealed. "Why didn't you invite Lucas or something?"
"I think it's a little too soon for him to meet my colleagues."
"He's met me!"
"You're his friend's fiancé's cousin. Just be cool okay, they're regular people."
"I promise!"
Lyn and Emily walked into the bar. It was empty except for a small gathering at one table.
"Lyn!" Tony cheered, clearly a little drunk already.
"Hi, this is Emily, my roommate." Lyn said. Emily made a high pitched noise and waved one hand.
"Sit down, we won't bite," A blonde haired mad, Steve Rogers, smiled and gestured to two empty seats to one side of him. Emily instantly sat down next to Steve, while Lyn ended up sitting next to Bruce, who had a glass of water in front of him.
"Not drinking?" She asked.
"You really think I'd be one to drink?"
"Everyone can drink a little, Bruce. If you want I'll be your minder."
"You don't drink?"
"I've got a date tomorrow. Tony gave me the day off."
Bruce opened his mouth to ask a question, but he was cut off by Thor.
"Lyn!" He boomed. Lyn smiled at Bruce and got up to join Thor at the other side of the table. A red haired woman was talking with Clint.
"Hi, uh, Thor right?"
Thor chuckled.
"You have heard of me."
"A little. Mostly I've heard of your brother. Tony curses him all the time."
Tony looked up.
"Loki..." he muttered bitterly before sipping his drink. There was an awkward pause.
"Anyway, what did you want to talk to me about?"
"You work for Stark, correct?"
"And Dr Banner."
"Was it Stark who hired you?"
The rest of the table exploded into laughter.