[Tony stares at that message for a long time, feeling the weight of it plunge in his stomach like the broken hull of a sinking ship. Everything Jack told his sister not to do were the things they learned from Simon and Bruce's examples.
What was it he once said to Martin about Bruce? And what was it that Martin said in response? They have proven themselves to be willing to use emotional warfare. More insidious than any other weapon, easier to use against people like myself and Bruce. And I'm sure they know where to push. There's a clench in his jaw when he types back.]
FROM: stark.anthony@cdc.org
I don't like to sound paranoid. But if that is the case, then someone needs to look out for you, too.
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I'm not intended on going anywhere. It's just precautionary. We don't get much choice in where we get sent here.
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Just making sure this isn't some kind of last-will-and-testament situation.
FROM: stark.anthony@cdc.org
What did she do to piss off Mom?
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Asked too many questions. Argued about the ethics of being contracted. Demanded to 'talk'.
FROM: benjamin.jonathan@cdc.org
Everything I told her strickly not to do.
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What was it he once said to Martin about Bruce? And what was it that Martin said in response? They have proven themselves to be willing to use emotional warfare. More insidious than any other weapon, easier to use against people like myself and Bruce. And I'm sure they know where to push. There's a clench in his jaw when he types back.]
FROM: stark.anthony@cdc.org
I don't like to sound paranoid. But if that is the case, then someone needs to look out for you, too.
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FROM: benjamin.jonathan@cdc.org
I have a good relationship with the officers. We've already discussed it. I'll be fine.
FROM: benjamin.jonathan@cdc.org
But that's sweet that you care, Tony.
[ redirecting, tbh ]
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FROM: stark.anthony@cdc.org
Who else is going to hold my stuff while I work? And put it down next to me when I need it again?
FROM: stark.anthony@cdc.org
Useful people don't exactly fall out of the sky, you know.
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Literally anyone with hands? It's not a particularly demanding task.
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So did you just intentionally let my compliment crash and burn? Because I know you can do better than that.
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Holding stuff isn't a compliment. If that's the best you have for me, I'm insulted.
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You're also funny. And you're a lot less stupid/socially maladjusted than some people here.