"You're not a normal kid. And while any parent would want their kid to have as normal a life as possible, not just any parent is dealing with raising a very small Avenger."
Tony smiled, an expression that was wry and a little helpless. It was an odd position he'd put himself in, filling in for a father, a mother, a trainer, a leader. There was an instinct to protect Peter, because there was a terror of what might happen if he didn't, but ...
In two short years he'd be his own person. He had to be ready for it, and not just as Peter Parker.
"You know I'm supposed to be the adult here. It's not your responsibility to keep me safe. Also, Iron Man?"
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Tony smiled, an expression that was wry and a little helpless. It was an odd position he'd put himself in, filling in for a father, a mother, a trainer, a leader. There was an instinct to protect Peter, because there was a terror of what might happen if he didn't, but ...
In two short years he'd be his own person. He had to be ready for it, and not just as Peter Parker.
"You know I'm supposed to be the adult here. It's not your responsibility to keep me safe. Also, Iron Man?"