The First Few Moments in Wakanda
Tony watches as his proteges fawn over all the technology in Shuri's lab. Of course he was no better, but he had the chance to gush over it on previous visits.
"Your sons are just like you," Shuri comments cheekily from her spot next to him. Once they settled down she was going to explain things and even demonstrate them, but for now she decided to listen to them and hear how well they figured out what everything was (so far they were about 80% correct).
"They're not my kids."
"Sure they're not." She grins. "And JARVIS isn't either."
Tony turns and glares at her a little.
"You like to adopt geniuses. And build your kids."
"Guess that makes you one of mine then." He laughs when he sees her startled look. Score one for Tony.
"I don't see why not," T'Challa comments as he joins them. "Father would not mind knowing that Tony Stark is looking out for her. Everyone knows not to mess with who you care for unless they have a death wish."
"I bet that makes you jealous." Shuri cackles before leaving to join the boys.
"Don't worry. I'll look after you too." Tony pats T'Challa's shoulder in a consoling manner.
"My hero," he replies without sarcasm, making Tony blush a little. "I came by to see if you would like to go on a stroll along the gardens in our shifted forms?"
Tony raises an eyebrow. "In our shifted forms?"
"Or like this," he concedes. "I only suggested because it has been awhile since i stretched my other legs." He tries not to fidget as Tony ponders his request and studies him for whatever reason.
"Alright. I'll go. It will give me a chance to see your shifted form." Tony grins and gestures for him to lead the way.
They talk along the way about what Tony would like to see and do while in Wakanda since its the first time he visited just for leisure. "I do hope you enjoy the garden. It is filled with many florals and plants from around the country, including some rare and powerful ones."
"Powerful? Like the one to make you," Tony' hand gestures up and down T'Challa's body in a silent acknowledgement of his Black Panther persona.
"Negative. That is far more secured and secluded. Here," he motions to the doors two Dora Milaje to open so they may enter, " you will find plants that create some of our most powerful healing medicines. The garden was built to ensure the survival of Wakanda's various vegetation."
"Wise. As mankind advances, we tend to forget the natural world and the necessity it is to the survival of the world. Including ourselves." Tony admires the lush greenery around him. "I admit i tend to be one of them, but i try to be better. At least lessen my impact."
"And you are. This way." He leads them to a cabinetry. "We can leave our clothes in here. There is a changing room behind these doors." He motions over to the left. "If you feel the need for privacy. The Dora Milaje do give enough privacy. Probably more than your JARVIS does." T'Challa gives a playful smile.
"I have you know," Tony says with a bit of pomp, "that JARVIS runs my life. I am more or less an avatar of which he control. "
"That doesn't listen very well."
Tony lets out a little chortle. "Well when he goes all skynet, he'll probably fix my coding."
"When i take control supreme rule of the world, i'll make sure to treasure you," answers JARVIS from his remote connection to Tony's watch.
"Good to know." Tony laughs and T'Challa joins in.