"You've reached Maxwell Lord. Talk to me, and keep it good. I'm a little preoccupied at the moment, but your call is important to me. Leave your name and number and I'll return your call ASAP."
It's not exactly easy. I can't imagine having to do it, but most people don't exactly ask to go through the situations that give them their powers. I was lucky enough, I chose mine.
They're going to. We as Avengers, we've had some troubles back home. They have reason to be paranoid, but I'll what I can to ensure they remember your actions.
call;
That's how I've always felt about it, but I've had years to build their trust, which is unfortunate that they can't extend the same courtesy to you.
[ Except none of them trust him to do anything more than be a dirty, manipulative dick. ]
call;
call;
call;
call;
call;
call;