retconman | IC contact.

IC contact.

"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."

( calls | text | email | voicemail )

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Anyone else they ask around here that knows me is going to give them the same story. It's the only one anyone knows, to my great fortune. In terms of questions? I'm sure they want to know if I've mind controlled any of them, which of course I haven't, how on earth would I be able to get away with that?

You might as well share it.

I'm pretty sure that's a concern, but I don't have any doubts about that. At least when it comes to me. [ A beat. ]

Don't worry, I'll pass that one right along.

You're golden, Tony. I knew I liked you for a reason.

I mean the ace up your sleeve. Don't I get to hear it?

Well, you're not the only person whose lied about their powers, Max.

Not that I think they don't know, but if they're going to talk about powers being a secret, you're not the first to keep things quiet.

Ah ha. [ A pause. ] Pretty good.

[ Another pause. ]

For the record, I never actually lied about them.

Fair enough. Withheld information is a bit more accurate, you're right.

Can't blame me though, can you?

No, I can't. I'm not well-known for exactly being the most forthcoming of the Avengers myself.

[ He takes a moment to light a cigar. ]

Being with a team doesn't forfeit someone their right to a little privacy.

[ He laughs ]

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. ]

It's the nature of the business. [ This place, etc. ] I don't use it. I never even wanted it. How do you talk about a power like that?

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.

Exactly. Everyone assumes the worst regardless.

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.

Thanks, Tony. That's all I can ask.

No problem, Max. You know I've got your back on this one.

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