"It was before I became Iron Man, back when Stark Industries still made weapons."

He said, setting the spear down and looking at her, motioning to his chest.

"It was also the reason why I had an Arc Reactor in my chest for so long."

"Hmm. . .fair enough." He said, staring up as his brow furrowed, humming softly.

". . .Never really thought about stuff like that for myself, marriage, and family stuff like that. . ."

+

"Honestly? You may have given him a reality check, but that's probably just wishful thinking."

+ shifted in his hands, becoming akin to a sword as a holographic beam of light purple energy encased the bow from the hilt up, forming an energy blade.

"Bow form for ranged, sword for close quarters combat. What do ya think?"

"Well, that's good, T'Challa could do with someone to lean on. . ."

He said, a smirk slowly forming on his face.

"How long before we all see a mini version of you or T'Challa running around?" He asked, his tone indicating he was joking.

Tony was silent for a while, his mind drifting back to Afghanistan when he was captured by the Ten Rings.

". . .I understand to an extent. . .I still have nightmares of when I was captured before becoming Iron Man. . ."

"Queen of Wakanda? Well, ain't that a title."

He said, sitting down himself across from her as he tilted his head.

"So, what's next for the newest Queen of Wakanda? Besides a lot of paperwork. . .or do you have people to do that for you?"

". . .Nightmares?"

Tony asked, striking the armor with the spear, causing the spearheaded to bend a bit as he looked at it.

"Huh. . .well, how about that?"

+ type and design away, his hands almost a blur as he soon put together a holographic draft version of the new bow and hearing aids.

"Hmm, want them personalized? I know you prefer you shades of purple and black."

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"Janet! Good to see you, you look good!"

Tony definitely had a favorite Avenger. . .and it was her, mainly because she was good company to be around.

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``Boss, you have a priority call from Peter Parker.``

Friday said over the intercom as Tony was working on one of his suits.

"Put it on speaker." He said, watching as the call was answered. "Hey Pete, what's up?"

+

He said, a holographic screen appearing beside him as he began to work on a new bow design and hearing aids.

"Hmm. . .how about a hardlight bow string? You'd never worry about it snapping again."

"Wait, what? You and T'Challa got married? And I wasn't invited?!"

He said in a joking tone before he smiled, nodding his head.

"Jokes aside, congratulations, you two complement each other well."

"Shuri, no offense, but you look about two seconds away from passing out, go get some sleep."

He said, tapping the helmet of the armor with the speak, a metallic hum emitting from both metals.

"Besides, I can handle running tests by myself, I do it almost all the time."