01 Greeting

"Hello there, anger management issues, how have you been? I'd high-five you, but I'm pretty sure that's a contest I'd lose."

An overly large green hand was held in front of him.

"… you seriously want a high-five?" A big grin and a nod. "Okay."

As soon as the Hulk's back was turned, Tony grabbed his hand, hissing in pain. "Like slapping a brick wall," he muttered.

02 Smarts

The realization comes when Hulk is the only one to laugh at a science joke of Tony's. Hulk's not dumb, just childish. Something they certainly have in common.

Tony smirks. "I'll be using complete sentences around you from now on." Perhaps it's a good thing he doesn't know how funny he can look strutting around in armor – Hulk certainly knows enough not to tell him.

03 Asplode

"Oohh, pretty."

''Yeah." Beneath the helmet, Tony grins. "Let's go blow more things up."

As much as Bruce loves science, Hulk appreciates explosions better.

04 Profit

He looked around at the devastation of (thankfully empty) city buildings. "Hmm…. there could be money to be had in selling Hulk insurance." He turned to his partner in destruction. "Hey buddy, how'd you like to be rolling in even more green?"

05 Treat

"Be careful, Hulk. You're getting ice cream all over yourself." An eyeblink. "Did I just turn into Pepper there for a moment?"

"So good!" Hulk declared, not hearing a word as he devoured his super-sundae face first.

"God forbid you should get brain freeze…" He headed back into the parlor for more napkins, discreetly taking a few pictures with his cellphone of chocolate covered Hulk.

Bruce would never hear the end of this.


So all your begging for more finally got to me. Please don't take that as encouragement.