After Vision left, Tony returned to the workshop and set Quasimodo to sorting out the Wakandan
data on vibranium while he did some simple repairs. Whatever else went on, the Keener family had
bills to pay, and Tony didn't want Harley's business to get a bad reputation by being slow.
He sharpened a lawnmower's blades, rewound the electric motor on a movie projector from the
1940's, and put a new electric cord on a fish tank light before he heard the distinctive rattle of
Harley's truck pulling in. A few moments later he heard the truck door slam.
"Hey, Sterling, who was that guy, really?" Harley said from the open door of the shed.
Tony rolled his eyes and put down the fine screwdriver he was using to open the back of a watch to
replace the battery. The Rose Hill gossip train, on schedule as ever. "Vision. But he's going by
Vincent Addams now."
Harley came in and put his hands on Tony's shoulders. "Are you leaving? I know this isn't what you
want to be doing."
"Tony Stark always does what he wants," Tony said.
"Yeah, but what about Sterling Keener?"
Sterling Keener is fine right here. Vincent brought me some supplies, and some good news. I'll tell
everyone once Holly returns from work."
"Boss," Friday said, "Don't forget you have a meeting in the church basement tonight."
"Oh, yeah, after my AA meeting. I don't want to miss it, it's my two month anniversary." Tony had
rubbed his one month coin so often the edges were wearing smooth.
"Aw, you're going to make me wait to find out what's happening until then?" Harley gave Tony the
puppy dog eye treatment.
"Yes." Tony grinned at the face Harley pulled. "I have work to do. Shoo."
"I'm not one of your bots," Harley said.
"I can't threaten to send you to community college, but I can withhold dessert! Charley earmarked
the cupcakes in the fridge specifically for each of us, only I've forgot which one was which."
"Ok, fine!" Harley threw his hands up. "When you get caught up, come and help me with the
truck?"
"Sure. There's a roll of duct tape around here somewhere."
Harley threw a shop rag at Tony before walking out.
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Peachy Keen
ActionSummary What if Tony decided in Siberia that he couldn't just go home? He was used to being the scapegoat, but this time the cost would be more than he could pay. Ross would have the ammunition he needed to get Iron Man under his control, and what h...
