[ alternatively, it's why they make a bit of a badass team. evening out or something to that effect. tony doesn't really dwell on it that much because natasha is just natasha and too many months realizing that in half close quarters makes a guy know that way too well. but maybe one day shield will force them all to work on their problems and— the avengers will promptly be screwed because no one likes superheroes who are perfect. ]

At least I'm not bringing it this time. [ which is not even remotely funny, except to tony it is because this continues to not be his fault.

and this is going to be a not fun story. ]

Well, since you asked so nicely, I'll give you the tiny version. Welcome to the Tranquility, home of things that aren't fun to deal with and things that take my eye when I go on adventures in the dark depths of it. Lesson learned about always having a buddy with me.

[ that would sound slightly more believable if tony didn't say the last part so flippantly. oops. ]