Lazarus is in motion before he's actually processed the words. He's rising to his feet, ready to argue that he can do something and he isn't as powerless to help as Tony's making him out to be. He's fought so hard to be effective, especially after all the trouble following his own psychotic break after the invasion. He can't just take no for an answer after everything they've been through, he has promised that he wouldn't give up on this kid.
An errant shove and he would fall and probably break something. Tony's more outright pissed than Lazarus thinks he's ever seen him, and he doesn't know how many of these gambles he realistically has left in him. They are reliant on Tony loving him enough not to snap him in half, but what if Tony snaps? Lazarus hates to admit that he's actually considering the possibility these days.
Miraculously, Richard makes an appearance in what might be the nick of time. Lazarus stands aside, ashamed of how adrenaline and relief are making his hands shake.]
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Lazarus is in motion before he's actually processed the words. He's rising to his feet, ready to argue that he can do something and he isn't as powerless to help as Tony's making him out to be. He's fought so hard to be effective, especially after all the trouble following his own psychotic break after the invasion. He can't just take no for an answer after everything they've been through, he has promised that he wouldn't give up on this kid.
An errant shove and he would fall and probably break something. Tony's more outright pissed than Lazarus thinks he's ever seen him, and he doesn't know how many of these gambles he realistically has left in him. They are reliant on Tony loving him enough not to snap him in half, but what if Tony snaps? Lazarus hates to admit that he's actually considering the possibility these days.
Miraculously, Richard makes an appearance in what might be the nick of time. Lazarus stands aside, ashamed of how adrenaline and relief are making his hands shake.]