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[there is no bear in sight. Tony looks up from his food, on the bright side he's got a great appetite, on the not so bright side this probably means he's been skipping meals]

The bear was a pet for Steve, it was a spur of the moment kind of thing. Barnes hates it, it's great. And the suit's a... safe-mode thing? I don't know I haven't even started it. I thought I could have it give safe rides for whoever wanted them, kinda like a really cool roller-coaster? Long-term thing, still don't know if it's worth the effort and haven't asked anyone responsible about it.

[if I have to bring you food everyday.... no. No maybe he'll just ask Steve to do that]

I don't think the suit's a good idea.

And when's the last time you slept and ate before I arrived?

Uh... No idea, twenty-four and twelve?

Forty-five and twenty, sir. Unless you would like to count a Kit Kat as a meal.

...

... or that.

Stark. Take a nap.

We're getting along, don't start that again.

That's exactly why I'm starting this again. I can't watch you do this.

Thanks for the food. I'm sure you can find your own way out.

...

JARVIS, you have some music here, don't you?

[guess he'll be taking up a seat at Steve's corner. Since it's the neatest]

Of course, Agent Coulson. Any preferences?

[Meanwhile Tony looks annoyed]

I'm sorry, did you miss the part where I kicked you out?

Play Tony's favorites.

[well, you get AC/DC and The Clash]

... why am I suddenly Tony? That can't be good.

You think too much. Carry on with what you're doing.

I can't, you're messing with my Feng Shui.

JARVIS will make up for it.

That's not how Feng Shui works. What do you want from me?

I'm concerned.

[BUT WHY]

Jesus. Fine, look I'm sleeping when I'm tired, and yeah okay, the food thing is a problem but it's not like I'm doing it on purpose. I just forget.

I'll have JARVIS set up reminders.

You're pushing the limit of exhaustion.

Look. Will you try sleeping if someone you trust is here?

It's not about company. I just can't sleep, very literally can't sleep.

Look, I'm sure you'll stage an intervention if I actually become unable to function, but for the time being I think I'm doing alright.

I'd like to avoid it getting to that stage.

How's exhaustion working so far?

It's going great. I get a few hours every couple of days, it's not any worse than Afghanistan.

... I'm going to make a suggestion and if you decline or it doesn't work, I'm not going to bring it up again.

...

Fine. Go for it.

We're going to dim the lights, put on some music, and we're going to wrap you in blankets and I'm going to talk to you until you fall asleep or kick me out.

...

...

If I agree to this frankly ridiculous idea and it doesn't work, you'll cut it out. Permanently.