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Tony sat at his desk while quietly going through specs on the computer. A hot herbal pack (courtesy of Pepper) was placed in the middle of his back as he leaned against the seat of his chair. The injury he had sustained from the city incident a few weeks back was still bothering him. JARVIS had urged him to go to a doctor but Tony refused with a quick snap of his tongue.

In fact, it wasn't only JARVIS but the new Agent and Pepper as well. Each time he kept telling them that he was alright and that there was nothing to worry about. He meant it. 

A sudden pull of a muscle drew him back to reality. Tony's teeth clenched in pain as he pressed his aching back flat up against the heat pack.