The Adventures Of Venom

Mermaids

Tony stared at Loki as he walked past with a wheelbarrow in hand, “Loki, what the hell are you doing?” He asked with raised eyebrows.

Loki paid him no mind as he kept walking, “Science” he said shortly as he exited the room.

Tony stared blankly ahead at the spot Loki was as he debated if it would be worth the time to get up and investigate.

He decided that with Loki being the god of mischief and all, that in the end, it would probably be worth it to investigate.

Tony got up from his seat with a sigh as he started to make his way through the tower. When he tried to use the elevator he found that it was taking an odd amount of time.

Tony turned his gaze to one of Friday's sensors as he narrowed his eyes, “Friday, what's taking so long?” He asked suspicious of what could be taking place.

“The elevator is currently close to max weight and occupation level, adding one more person may be a difficult task”  Friday responded over the speakers.

Tony scoffed as he rolled his eyes, “Difficult task? I doubt that” Tony shifted his weight as he looked at the closed elevator doors, “What is Loki even doing?”

“I'm afraid that would spoil the fun Boss. I have been instructed to keep you in the dark until further notice”

Tony gasped with betrayal, “What?! No! Loki isn't permitted to do that!” He exclaimed as he waved a hand through the air.

“Loki may not be, but Peter sure is”

Tony could practically see the smirk on Friday's non-programed body. “That little shit” Tony muttered. He was proud that Peter could get away with bribing Friday like that. Proud, but still pissed off.

After a few more stops at different floors the elevator dinged as it arrived at Tony's floor. The doors opened and Cassie was standing there.

Cassie's eyes widened as she paled slightly, “Uh, hi” She waved awkwardly.

Tony's eyes narrowed at Cassie. “Cassie, what'cha doin’ here?” He asked as he looked down at the small girl.

“Nothing” She squeaked as she tried to avoid eye contact.

Guilty.

Tony pursed his lips, “Mhm, and quick question, what could be a reason?” He asked with that specific look on his face that made any child feel guilty.

“Uh- science?”

“Hm, science you say? I like science, better show me what you're working on before all the ice cream in the tower magically disappears”

Cassie gasped with wide eyes, “No! Not the ice cream!” She pleaded.

“Show me what you're sneaking and you'll find a pint of ice cream under your pillow tonight”

Cassie's eyes shifted around as she thought. Give into Tony's request and get ice cream, or, hold strong for Loki and the rest of the group.

Cassie made her choice, “Fine” she sighed and hung her head as she allowed Tony inside with a wave of her hand.

Tony grinned proudly at his ability to bribe a child as he stepped into the elevator with Cassie.

The doors shut and the elevator started to move downwards. It took a few moments but the elevator finally stopped at a floor and the doors opened. Tony took a look at the floor number, then at Cassie, then back at the floor number.

“Cassie? Wanna tell me what we’re doing at the pool?” He asked, staring down at Cassie who shook her head and walked out of the elevator as Tony walked beside her.