[Oh it's such amazing bait, and look at how you fall for it, young Stark. Damn, David has the hardest time believing that Tony Stark was ever so young as to fall for something so easy. Still, there is so much that is explained just with the claiming Howard as his father.

In fact, David sighs as he rises, the chair disappearing. Had he not the helmet, his fingers would come up to pinch at the bridge of his nose and use the old customer service sigh.]

I really should have guessed. No offense, Tony, but no matter the universe, you are a man that inspires headaches in me. Time and time again. At least, though, you seem in a relatively good state. I'm guessing that you need something charged for the sake of your health?

[He was given to understand that the earlier Iron Man suits in his own timeline had something to do with Tony's heart.]

Guess that makes it even more important to make sure we've got good power. As for Howard, yes, he's arrived. He's looking for you. If you want, and only if you want, I can advise him of your presence.]

And I'm not a full telepath, if that's what you're implying. That's not how my mutation works. Now, let's get moving.