[That caught his attention immediately, and the scientific curiosity and the hope he couldn't quite stifle down cut through the depression almost immediately. He'd seen the suit, and he knew what Tony was capable of, and that sounded... pretty fantastic, actually.
It wasn't perfect, he wouldn't be changing his deal for it - although there were still days when he wondered if he should be asking for something less selfish, although considering Erik was probably going to be here indefinitely and he wasn't leaving as long as he was here, he'd probably have opportunity for more than one deal to be fulfilled - but it would be something to work with, and at this point, he's certainly willing to consider it.
So he almost instantly sounds less flat and trying to keep himself together, not really sure how to thank him for the offer right now.
(See how much of a not horrible person you were, Tony?)]
I'd certainly be interested in seeing the designs. [Hell, putting it together and working out the kinks might even be fun. He might not be an engineer, but he enjoyed a good project as much as the next scientist.]
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It wasn't perfect, he wouldn't be changing his deal for it - although there were still days when he wondered if he should be asking for something less selfish, although considering Erik was probably going to be here indefinitely and he wasn't leaving as long as he was here, he'd probably have opportunity for more than one deal to be fulfilled - but it would be something to work with, and at this point, he's certainly willing to consider it.
So he almost instantly sounds less flat and trying to keep himself together, not really sure how to thank him for the offer right now.
(See how much of a not horrible person you were, Tony?)]
I'd certainly be interested in seeing the designs. [Hell, putting it together and working out the kinks might even be fun. He might not be an engineer, but he enjoyed a good project as much as the next scientist.]