[ Tony weighs out the exchange. Every response and every pause gets recorded and filed away, and that becomes literal for a man with a mind that is an actual database. He's getting a larger picture of their world and background through piecing together these snippets, and his ability to cross-reference comes more easily because of the way he processes information now.

Finding what he wants or needs to say, however, is always going to rely on the human part. That Tony holds back on, sipping his coffee thoughtfully before coming up with a reply. ]

My parents died in a car crash. It was brake failure. They had nothing to do with Project Rebirth, although I'm sure my dad had his share of enemies who didn't mourn when they heard about it.

[ He feels bad for this man. Not just for what he's gone through, but for what he's seeking. ]

It sounds like you probably should have told Tony sooner. But I'm guessing your people don't talk much.

[ Not like his friends. It's sad to know that. ]

Anyway, if it was an order by Hydra, you were being controlled. What matters is what comes after. What you do now. That's where you can make the difference.

[ He looks physically younger than the other Stark, not that he'd know, but the way he carries himself and his general mood is older, one that has seen the death of the world a few times and lived through it to put securities in place for next time. He's not exactly warm yet, but he's not cold either. ]

I guess if we're working with full disclosure, you should know I'm acting Director of SHIELD.