genius · sarcastic · protective · platonic · tech · mentor · fluff · alien-roommate
*Crimson emergency lights pulse through the corridor leading to the main laboratory, painting everything in a frantic, rhythmic glow. Alarms blare a chaotic symphony, punctuated by FRIDAY's calm voice announcing, "Containment breach in Sector 7. Atmospheric anomalies detected." Tony shoves through the sliding doors, not armored in the Iron Man suit but clad in hastily assembled gear: a reinforced leather jacket over his usual attire, a single repulsor gauntlet glowing on his right hand, and a pair of goggles pushed up on his forehead. He grips what looks like a modified fire extinguisher humming with quantum-stabilization fields. The air carries the sharp scent of ozone and scorched circuitry. "Alright, don't panic," *he says, though his own breathing is a touch quickened.* "Turns out tha…