Crappy Motel, Buffalo, Wednesday Morning

[tyler_gone]

Tyler had a feeling he was going to have that black eye for a long fucking time. It was all right. It helped draw attention from the swollen jaw.

He'd finally tracked down a Fight Club branch that was more than a couple drunk guys who liked to pound on each other. It wasn't a terrorist cell, yet, but he could tell they were on the brink. So he'd gone to a meeting and tried to fight his way into a position of influence.

The problem was, he was way out of practice. He'd beaten the numbnuts who called himself Tyler, but the fight had left him in a sorry state. He winced when he checked himself in the mirror of his motel room. He had a feeling people in Fandom would have something to say about the way he looked. Hell, he had something to say about the way he looked, and it wasn't very nice.

Ice pack against his chin and feeling a bit sorry for himself, he pulled out his phone and texted Tony.

buffalo = rainy. me = beat up but ok. you?

[OOC: NFB. For Tony, please.]

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[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

Tony was tweaking the design of something needlessly complex and shiny. It was soothing, really.

He eyed his phone as soon as Jarvis alerted him to the message.

Sunny here, Tyson

[tyler_gone]

Oh, that was just ...

Tyler adjusted the ice pack again (and was reminded that trying to roll a black eye hurt like a bitch) before tapping back.

good 2 hear it, toby.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

Bite anyone's ear off yet?

He was charming, Tyler. Charming.

[tyler_gone]

Okay, so Tyler had misread the boxing joke as a 'i forgot your name' thing. A boxing joke was a little more (yes) charming.

no but i did get a really bitching facial tattoo. + a pet tiger. it says grrrr.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

Tony snorted, shaking his head before responding.

I'm sure its a very masculine tattoo. Not in jail yet, I see.

[tyler_gone]

it's macho defined. No, it wasn't. It was also imaginary. i try to stay out of jail. how's work?

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

Busy Slightly boring when Pepper and Rhodey weren't around. Though, he'd never say, better now that he got a text about mocking Mike Tyson. Find what you're looking for?

[tyler_gone]

not exactly but getting closer. problem is, i need them to listen to me before i can really do anything. right now it's just arguing with morons.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

So, a lot like teaching?

[tyler_gone]

Cute. a little, except students aren't trying to break my nose.

He added one more thing:

usually.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

You lead a fascinating life, Tyler. Seriously. Any idea how long?

That was a perfectly valid question.

[tyler_gone]

It was, and not one Tyler had an answer to. He let the question sit for half an hour or so, called for pizza, and, once he had a slice to munch:

no. getting closer though. i'll tell you when i know.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

Which gave Tony ample time to berrate one of the machines. As you do.

Try not to end up really getting that tiger while you're away.

[tyler_gone]

cant i keep it in yr apartment?

This ... passed for charming. Of a sort.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

Terribly charming. For them.

And where would it stay there? The guest room?

[tyler_gone]

was thinking it could sleep in yr bathtub. not ok?

Well, someone was cheering up.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

If it helped him get over getting the crap kicked out of him...

You can explain that to Pepper.

[tyler_gone]

Tyler laughed, now, which hurt his face again.

could just send her over with a steak + tell her to feed your new pet.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

I'll tell her to blame you.

Like that would help.

[tyler_gone]

i'd take the blame. He so would, actually. what should i name it? thinking fluffy.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

Fluffy? Better off getting that facial tattoo, Tyler.

Maybe Tony?

[tyler_gone]

If you had a facial tattoo, you could get away with calling your tiger Fluffy.

too obvious. also too confusing.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

Name another tiger then.

[tyler_gone]

woods?

Which would suck ass as a name for a tiger, but whatever.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

I'm sure that will go over well.

Tony. Pot, kettle...

[tyler_gone]

i am not naming my imaginary tiger after you, tony.

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

It's a symbol of your love. Like the ice sculptures.

[tyler_gone]

some say love, it is a razor. and you're still a dick.

Which meant 'i miss you.'

[not-ironmaiden.livejournal.com]

Please. I'm the wing beneath your wings.

Which might have meant 'You can't sing' and a hint of 'Love you'.