"As an agent, of course, I know that some people deserve to die for certain actions, but assassination is always wrongful, unjust, unacceptable to the public, no matter the circumstances."
"In the last United Heaven project, you died heroically, so you could still use your identity after resurrection; but if you are executed for instigating someone to assassinate an important person, the name Nick Fury will forever be associated with shame, never to resurrect."
"I've been waiting for this day since I became a spy." Nick lowered his eyelids, then slightly lifted an eyelid, and said, "Or do you think that the so-called King of Spies should have a brighter and more glorious end than other spies?"
Natasha heaved a light sigh and relaxed against the back of the chair, looking at Nick she said, "Give me the list, Legendary special agent sir."
As Eddie descended from the shuttle, he tightened the scarf around his neck. In his mind, Venom said, "I wanted to help raise your temperature, and you actually refused. Why doesn't New York hit you with a hurricane and blow your useless brain onto the hooks of those tycoons?"
"You don't need to raise my temperature to forty-three degrees though. Why weren't you this helpful when I wanted to take sick leave?"
Arguing, they crossed the shuttle platform, passed through the security equipment of the Stark Building, and Eddie walked into the laboratory. The next moment he stopped in his tracks because sitting in the lab, Stark was sporting an afro.
"Tony, you..." Eddie looked at Stark up and down, and somewhat hesitantly said, "Are you into the 70s Disco fever lately?"
Stark wiped the black dust off his face with a piece of paper, turned his head to glare at Eddie. Just as he was about to retort, black slime instantly covered Eddie's body and a loud laughter erupted from a mouth full of sharp fangs.
"Hahahaha! You miserable human was actually struck by lightning! If it weren't for your lingering stubble, I would have thought that Nick Fury was wearing a wig and sitting here! Hahaha!"
The moment Venom appeared, Stark defensively stood up and withdrew to the wall. Eddie quickly realized something was wrong, hurriedly recalled Venom, and looked at Stark and said, "You're not that Iron Man from the other cosmos, are you? How did you turn out like this?"
"You should ask the Thor of this cosmos." Stark replied irritably, not forgetting to add, "As well as that damned Loki...how did I fall for her tricks?!"
"Okay, since you're not the Tony from our cosmos, I'll come by another day." Shaking his shoulders to turn around and leave, Eddie muttered, "Although I think no matter which Tony Stark would disagree…"
"Wait." Stark stopped him. "What does Iron Man have to do with what you are asking for? What is it that I will disagree with?"
Eddie stopped and looked back at him. After hesitating for a moment, he finally said, "It's nothing, just some documentary filming business."
"A documentary? About what?"
"It's about the major individuals and teams who shaped earth's progress during the past few years. We're planning to commemorate it."
"Then why are you coming to Tony Stark? Are you looking for an investment?"
"Of course not, it's officially funded, with the investment already in place. But... have you ever watched documentaries?"
Stark furrowed his eyebrows as he recalled, "When I was very young I watched some scientific documentaries on the Discovery Channel. I suppose."
Eddie put down his bag and gestured as he explained, "Most documentaries about people use re-enactments. Basically, they arrange for actors, or simply ask the person involved to replay the scenes to help the audience understand."
"It is an essential part of documentaries. After all, without the re-enactments, and only interviews and narrations, why wouldn't people just listen to audiobooks?"
Eddie rested his hand on the back of the chair and said seriously, "I think the journey over these years is worth commemorating. I also want to make a documentary that matches the results of all the heroes' efforts, so the re-enactments should be as accurate as possible."
"The situation in New York is currently stable and everyone isn't too busy, so I'm trying to get the people themselves to help with the re-enactments. After all, who can understand the emotions of the time better than the people who were there?"
Stark's eyes darted around before he finally said, "So, you're going to reenact all the incidents that happened in your universe in these past few years?"
"The major events definitely should be depicted, and there will also be some personal background stories interwoven. But it will likely cover the entire process."
Stark suddenly grew silent. After a while, he finally asked, "What's the relationship between Iron Man and Captain America in your universe?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Just curious." Stark tilted his head.
At this moment, Venom, speaking through Eddie in a vile tone, said, "Poor little refugee, had a fight with your best friend and ran to another universe for refuge. Certainly, you made a wise choice, for it's only in this universe you can cry in your mama's arms…"
A cup flew towards Eddie, he swayed left and right, gritted his teeth and said, "Venom, can you shut up? Who did you learn…"
Eddie suddenly choked on his words, looking at Stark's face, he suddenly felt that his admonishment wasn't very necessary. If Venom's nasty remarks were inspired by someone, it wouldn't be Peter Parker, would it?
Suddenly Stark stood up, looked at Eddie, and said, "Since the Iron Man of this universe won't be coming back anytime soon, I'll go and film your reenactments. I'm certain my acting skills are much better than that Stark you know."
Eddie took a step back, sizing Stark up he said, "This look won't work though, your stubble's been shaved off. Thankfully, Hollywood has professional stylists. Let's go, if we go now we might still be able to book a slot."
As they headed towards the shuttle, Stark absent-mindedly rubbed his stubble and said, "Is it really all gone? I worked hard on growing this..."
"Yes, and it makes you look more like a rock star."