[ She could have broken a high security protocol if she had JARVIS keep digging it sounded like. That could have gotten Tony in trouble because she was being selfish. She got a participle answer though... and while she feels there's more? She has decided she won't use Tony or his systems to find more answers. ]
He said everything I looked for was recorded and you'd know anyways... so it was better that I say so instead of looking like I was trying to hide it.
[ So, the party was more business than a party. The kind she figures he hates the most. A bit of a smile comes to her face at his yawn and a small giggle even comes from her. Tony has a unique humor to him. Her hands fold neatly in her lap. ]
How do you want to celebrate your birthday? [ She pauses, knowing that Pepper had said not to mention it. Tony brought it up himself though, so, it should be okay. ] It's probably not even really your birthday anymore...
[ Another small giggle escapes at the idea of a truly gaudy cake that Tony is describing. It sounds more like a cake someone would make for Tony with who they think he is deep down. Not that Little Mermaid would presume to know him at that level. She has, however, seen how he sees himself as Iron Man. If they wanted to know Tony then all they would have to do is see the suits he has on display.
Surprise crosses her face at the cake slice handed out to her. She takes it shyly, almost as of she has never recieved something like it before. NIKKEs don't necessarily need food or sleep. But, the mind is still human, and thus they need to do the things a human woman would or they spiral out. ]
... thank you. [ Her voice is soft, barely over a whisper, but she truly means the two words. Then, louder: ] It's okay if you don't like it. Pepper said not to bring up your birthday... but not doing anything for you seemed wrong. So, I thought I'd make something.
[ Meaning that is why she went swimming. Shells from the water outside his home. The meaning might be lost on someone with as much money, fame, and power as Tony Stark, but that's okay for Little Mermaid. She knows the meaning and the intent. She would rather those things be lost than be alone again.
Then, his tone changes, and the entire line of thought immediately stops in her mind. She stares at Tony with a sort of awe that seems reserved for people when they are in the midst of their hero. Being seen by their hero. Millions of people see Iron Man as a hero so maybe that is less of an impact as well.
She gives him a gentle smile. Not a quiet or reserved one, but one that speaks more than her words can convey. ]
Tony. [ Little Mermaid sits taller to make sure there is no wavering in her voice--as much as she can anyways. ] I'm glad that you were born on this day. I'm glad that you survived whatever it was you did to be alive--[ a gesture to her chest as to where his arc reactor is, ]--and that you're here. I'm glad that I met you.
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He said everything I looked for was recorded and you'd know anyways... so it was better that I say so instead of looking like I was trying to hide it.
[ So, the party was more business than a party. The kind she figures he hates the most. A bit of a smile comes to her face at his yawn and a small giggle even comes from her. Tony has a unique humor to him. Her hands fold neatly in her lap. ]
How do you want to celebrate your birthday? [ She pauses, knowing that Pepper had said not to mention it. Tony brought it up himself though, so, it should be okay. ] It's probably not even really your birthday anymore...
[ Another small giggle escapes at the idea of a truly gaudy cake that Tony is describing. It sounds more like a cake someone would make for Tony with who they think he is deep down. Not that Little Mermaid would presume to know him at that level. She has, however, seen how he sees himself as Iron Man. If they wanted to know Tony then all they would have to do is see the suits he has on display.
Surprise crosses her face at the cake slice handed out to her. She takes it shyly, almost as of she has never recieved something like it before. NIKKEs don't necessarily need food or sleep. But, the mind is still human, and thus they need to do the things a human woman would or they spiral out. ]
... thank you. [ Her voice is soft, barely over a whisper, but she truly means the two words. Then, louder: ] It's okay if you don't like it. Pepper said not to bring up your birthday... but not doing anything for you seemed wrong. So, I thought I'd make something.
[ Meaning that is why she went swimming. Shells from the water outside his home. The meaning might be lost on someone with as much money, fame, and power as Tony Stark, but that's okay for Little Mermaid. She knows the meaning and the intent. She would rather those things be lost than be alone again.
Then, his tone changes, and the entire line of thought immediately stops in her mind. She stares at Tony with a sort of awe that seems reserved for people when they are in the midst of their hero. Being seen by their hero. Millions of people see Iron Man as a hero so maybe that is less of an impact as well.
She gives him a gentle smile. Not a quiet or reserved one, but one that speaks more than her words can convey. ]
Tony. [ Little Mermaid sits taller to make sure there is no wavering in her voice--as much as she can anyways. ] I'm glad that you were born on this day. I'm glad that you survived whatever it was you did to be alive--[ a gesture to her chest as to where his arc reactor is, ]--and that you're here. I'm glad that I met you.
Happy Birthday.