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[ Stephen's careful with his observation of the tools: thinking of dull blades cutting through coarse flesh, thinking of pumpkins hollowed out and carved, thinking of a little chess piece shedding sawdust as expert hands made finishing touches. Mostly, though, it gives him the chance not to meet Tony's eye.

When they're done, he follows quietly. Can't summon any outward suggestion of the laugh at his own expense that blooms inside him with Tony's question. ]

Yeah. [ Not an answer - acknowledgement of everything unsaid. He knows. He knows. ] About as well as it's working out for you.

[ Stephen playing detective, walking together toward another investigation, Tony caught under a spotlight they'd both rather turn off. ]