Bruce took the hand automatically, responding smoothly to the proffered handshake despite the widening of his eyes when the man said "Tony Stark."
Bruce never forgot a name--never mind one he'd learned less than 24 hours ago. Tony Stark: Wally West's roommate, sarcastic CEO and member of his own superhero group at home, and more importantly, one of the two--no, including ZEX, that was three--people who knew the Flash's secret identity. Bruce doubted he had the wrong man; the sarcasm was there, sure enough, and the one he'd just offered up his hand was reminiscent of the way corporate America introduced itself in the boardroom. There was another thing Bruce remembered about Stark as well, something that hadn't bothered him before but was definitely food for thought now.
Kinda like you...you guys have a lot in common...
Ending the handshake on a firm but carefully timed shake, Bruce focused all his attention on Stark now, plans to get to the Sunroom cast aside. Although Wally found cause to trust Stark, judging from the man's subsequent judgment in trusting the less-than-subtle ZEX, Bruce had every reason to be cautious. At least the man didn't have superpowers--just technology and more cash to burn than most people knew what to do with a lifetime. Fortunately for Stark, it seemed he and Bruce really did have something in common, by that account.
"Tony Stark? Really? What a surprise."
He smiled, politely engaged in the conversation, but not much more than that.
"Wally was just telling me about you yesterday. I didn't expect to meet you so soon."
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Bruce never forgot a name--never mind one he'd learned less than 24 hours ago. Tony Stark: Wally West's roommate, sarcastic CEO and member of his own superhero group at home, and more importantly, one of the two--no, including ZEX, that was three--people who knew the Flash's secret identity. Bruce doubted he had the wrong man; the sarcasm was there, sure enough, and the one he'd just offered up his hand was reminiscent of the way corporate America introduced itself in the boardroom. There was another thing Bruce remembered about Stark as well, something that hadn't bothered him before but was definitely food for thought now.
Kinda like you...you guys have a lot in common...
Ending the handshake on a firm but carefully timed shake, Bruce focused all his attention on Stark now, plans to get to the Sunroom cast aside. Although Wally found cause to trust Stark, judging from the man's subsequent judgment in trusting the less-than-subtle ZEX, Bruce had every reason to be cautious. At least the man didn't have superpowers--just technology and more cash to burn than most people knew what to do with a lifetime. Fortunately for Stark, it seemed he and Bruce really did have something in common, by that account.
"Tony Stark? Really? What a surprise."
He smiled, politely engaged in the conversation, but not much more than that.
"Wally was just telling me about you yesterday. I didn't expect to meet you so soon."