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Just in general or in more specific circumstances?

I think it's because it's became the new cheese. It has found itself in almost everything it wasn't in before.

[Amused look.] Oh? And where on Earth were you finding cheese may I ask?

Everything that they couldn't add mint to.

Some things just shouldn't taste of toothpaste.

But it's traditional. [Which is why Steve is staring at the bowl full technocolored candy canes, not quite sure what color to choose.] I'm not even sure what these are.

It's good for you.

[Tony insisted on getting the fruit flavored candy canes instead of the traditional flavors. ] Fruit. If they didn't add mint to every piece of candy on the market, I wouldn't insist on getting these.

Hardly, I'm not interested in eating toothpaste.

I hope not--Eating toothpaste isn't good for you. Mint on the other hand stimulates the blood vessels.

I'm not about to eat anything that reminds me of that flavor. I'm more of a fruit man myself.

Funny, they use mint as a garnish for a lot of fruit dishes.... But whatever, man. Not like it's an end-of-the-world sort of life decision.

Candy canes are supposed to be peppermint. [There's a hint of amusement in his voice, as he chooses a green one just so that no one can make jokes about red and blue.] Though, I used to get tired of peppermints when I was a kid.

Does this mean no mint in the Tower?

We can't afford to be picky Stark.

Well I didn't know that! Fuck.

There's gingerbread in that care package too.

I know this. And who do you think made fruit flavored candy canes? The kids that used to get tired of the peppermint flavored ones. [Tony has one red and orange striped one in his hand, and he goes to break off a piece to eat. ] It's forbidden along with fruitcakes.

Tony has a box of dusty candy canes in his hand, and he sighs. "We do, we can pick starvation instead. There's nothing but boxes of candy canes here, and my teeth will be rotted out by the time we finish them."

[Steve carefully hides a grin, especially when he notices the color of the candy cane Tony choose. Peeling the cellophane off the candy, he glances up when he's sure he can control his expression.]

No peppermint candy canes or fruit cake... Any other Christmas traditions I should avoid?

Steve sighs and grabs one sucking on it slowly. "I didn't think anyone even made these anymore."

Well then we can find you something else from my garden Mr. Stark.

Mmm, I suppose I might be able to understand your pain then. Was never a fan of cheese myself.

[Tony had the candy canes custom made for the employees of Stark Enterprises. And, his ego is still kept in check. He continues to suck on the cherry flavored candy, and he what remains is slipped into the pocket of his suit for later.]

Carolers. The door-to-door spreading of Christmas cheer never appealed to me, but I'm one of the lucky types. Oh! And, that's been out of vogue for the past two decades.

"Somethings never go out of production, and these are one of those." Tony just stuffs a couple boxes into a bag, and he goes to see if there's anything useful to bring back home with him.

Who are you? And why did you get me a care package?

...oh fuck me, you're not who I thought you were!

I'm sorry.