It was telling, though of precisely what Tony was not quite sure, that his initial reaction to Bruce's recognition was to wonder if this man was also supposed to know him in some other dimension. He'd have to get over that quickly once he got back home. (And he would get back. The alternative was unacceptable.) It was almost a relief to hear that no, he'd simply been mentioned.

This sort of recognition, he knew how to deal with.

Still, it raised the question of why Wally would have mentioned him in the first place. His roommate was a little free with information, but there had to have been some cause. Which abruptly made Bruce interesting for reasons unrelated to brief indulgence in gallows humor.

"Small world," Tony replied. His slight smile and lofted brow revealed nothing more than faintly amused interest. "Nothing too embarrassing, I hope. So, you guys are friends?"