73rd Drink

[morethanasuit]

Cannibals out on the streets today, fantastic. Looks like it's shaping up to be a gruesome month.

Romana, I'd like to see you now, if you're up for it.

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[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

[She was nervous, but she returned the smile when she entered the office.]

It's good to see you, too. I've... missed you. You've been spending so much time here, I've hardly seen you.

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

[Tony flashed her a smile that was just a little bit off.]

Oh, I've been working on some special projects.

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

[She chalked the odd look on his face up to what he'd been through, what he'd lost so she ignored it.]

Something to help you?

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping so, not quite sure. But I thought I'd take a break for now, maybe we could have dinner.

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

[She turned and took a few steps closer to Tony, smiling.]

I'd like that. Very much.

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

[Tony grinned back at her, hefting the heavy statue he held behind his back.]

Good, I'm glad you think so.

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

[Romana took a few steps back, yes, she'd been reading the Network, but denial is strong with this one.]

Tony, what are you doing with that?

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

[Tony raised the object up above his head.]

Bashing your head in so you'll be unconscious.

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

Tony, you're cursed. Put that down, please.

[Romana started backing up, looking around for a possible escape route, but not wanting to leave him alone where he could hurt other people.]

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

Don't go Romana, you promised to stay for dinner.

[With that, Tony lunged at her.]

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

Tony!

[Romana dodged, sprinting back to put as much distance between her and Tony as possible.]

This isn't you.

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

Sure it is!

[Tony stalked after her.]

That soft, tender flesh and I'm so starving...

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

[Romana looked around, trying not to panic.]

I'm not... I don't think I'd taste well. No not at all.

[She slowly reached into her jacket for her sonic, she wasn't sure what good it would do at the moment, but she felt better holding it in her hand.]

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

Oh sure you will. Exotic, I bet. I bet Time Lady is delicious.

[Tony lunged forward, taking another swing at her.]

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

[That was quite enough of that. Romana ducked and dodged again before calling out in a sharp voice.]

Security, restrain Tony Stark!

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

[Tony didn't have time to react, he hadn't even remembered there were security systems in the office. Before he could react a blast of energy hit him square in the chest, sending him to the ground.]

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

Don't kill him!

[Romana rushed forward but stopped just short of his reach.]

Tony?

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

[Tony groaned and shifted on the floor, his entire body tingling and difficult to move.]

Heh, forgot I installed that...

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

Tony, stay- stay right there, I don't want to have to hurt you again.

[Quickly crossing to his desk, Romana picked up the phone and dialed the security office.]

I'm going to have security come and get you and you can stay in one of the ready rooms for the day.

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

[Tony growled at her and tried to push himself off the floor with limited success.]

This is just going to make you taste all the sweeter.

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

[Romana eyed him carefully, not wanting to order another strike, but not wanting him to attack her.]

Perhaps this is something best discussed tomorrow, Tony.

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

[Tony gave her a very hungry look, slowly getting up.]

Sorry, just can't help myself.

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

[She sighed and sank into Tony's office chair, closing her eyes against the sight and the sudden tears.]

Security? Stun Tony Stark again.

[morethanasuit.livejournal.com]

[He tried to move in time to avoid the blast, but it was completely useless. The beam hit him and he slumped to the ground unconscious.]

[lady-wandering.livejournal.com]

[Romana waited until all she heard were the sounds of his even breathing and her own heartbeats before she opened her eyes again. She slowly crossed over to where Tony lay unconscious and knelt beside him, absently reaching out touch his face.

She stayed there, running her fingers through his hair, until the security team came to take him away.]