[ The last thing that Tony expected right now was some version of his father crawling through the tunnels and into the area he had currently just cleared with thanks to Strange. He is wearing the armour, stealth black instead of his usual blinding red and gold, when Howard shuffles in with a toolkit and a flashlight and--
There is a heavy sigh before he lets the faceplate slip back, one eyebrow raising as he reaches out to take the flashlight.]
Pretty sure I am more useful than you there, Howard.
[ Is there a little bit of derision in his voice? Maybe. Just a little. He can't help it, this may not be his adoptive father, and maybe this Howard is an actual decent father more often than not, but--
ii. i hate you so much [slight modification bUT IM SURE YOU GET IT]
There is a heavy sigh before he lets the faceplate slip back, one eyebrow raising as he reaches out to take the flashlight.]
Pretty sure I am more useful than you there, Howard.
[ Is there a little bit of derision in his voice? Maybe. Just a little. He can't help it, this may not be his adoptive father, and maybe this Howard is an actual decent father more often than not, but--
Well, old habits and whatnot.]