Tony found it utterly absurd.
Ian looked at him.
"The thing Homelander doesn't have?"
At that, the corner of Tony's mouth twitched.
"Yeah, the thing Homelander doesn't have. A Bio-field isn't scientific to begin with." He had wanted to say it didn't exist, but the person in front of him was clearly a living example.
Ian said nothing.
The corner of his mouth lifted slightly. It was the first time he had smiled all day.
"You really have one."
Tony's eyes flickered.
It was not a question. It was a statement.
Ian did not deny it. Tony took a deep breath.
"You have to let me study it!"
His eyes lit up with the look only a scientist could have.
"Of course. But before that, you still have a lot to deal with." Ian nodded. A Bio-field was indeed something he possessed.
"True."
Tony also realized that his return would affect the entire world.
He looked into Ian's eyes. Those black eyes were deep, calm.
He wanted to say so many things: thank you for saving me, where did your superpowers come from, did you really come from another universe, what exactly do you want me to help you with?
But he could not get the words out. Pepper was still crying, Yinsen was still catching his breath, New York was still moving outside the window, and Homelander was still smiling on Vought International's GG Brand billboard.
"Tomorrow," Tony said. "We'll talk tomorrow."
Ian nodded. He walked to the window and pushed it open. The night wind blew in, ruffling his hair. He looked back at Tony.
"See you tomorrow."
Ian climbed out the window and vanished into the night. Tony stood before the window, watching the figure disappear into the night sky. The wind blew in.
It stirred his