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Hmm, something fantastic?

That's what I'm thinking. With ruffles.

And brocade.

Ruffles? If you want, Starky.

You'll never catch me wearing ruffles with our face.

It's the goatee. It lends a certain...debonair dastardliness.

Which calls for ruffles like you wouldn't believe.

Well enjoy those ruffles. I'm thinking of going classic. Sharp.

You know what they say, after all...

Careful you don't cut yourself on those cheekbones there, sharp dressed man...

Oh I wouldn't worry about myself. I would worry about the beautiful woman that's going to be my date for the evening.

Instead of flowers, you should bring some sort of...incredible bone structure cheek guard.

You know. To protect the womenfolk.

That's a good idea.

Now I just have to figure out who I'm taking.

No date yet? Take Pepper. She makes us look incredible.

She does, doesn't she? I'm sure at this point she has a date. And I'm attempting to convince a friend to go, I'm not sure it's really her scene.

Not really into the corsets and ruffles, hmm? Takes a special woman.

Ask her. I haven't asked her yet, so I'm sure she doesn't have a date...

That she is, my good friend.

Ah so we are the only men that would ask her? I find that hard to believe.

Oh, I have no doubt that there are a virtual plethora waiting for her, but...well...

Look at us...

Well, there is no doubt about that.

I've been wondering the exact same thing.

See you there, shall I?

For you, my dear...something eye-catching. And white.

I'm Tony.

It seems that you shall.

Well, gold was suggested. So maybe something gold and white.

Tony Stark, right? I'm Claire Bennet, it's nice to meet you finally. I've heard good things.

Really? Good things? God. My reputation is slipping in my absence.

It's a pleasure, Claire. And white with gold would be a very flattering choice on your part.

Well, if it helps, I haven't talked to everyone. I've talked to Pepper, Rachel and Will.

I'll have to mention that to Pepper then, she's helping me find a dress.

Aaah, if you're working with Pepper, you're in good hands. She'll get you dressed up right.

I must say, I look forward to meeting you.

That's what I'm figuring, she's making it a lot of fun.

I look forward to meeting you too.

That's our Pepper. If she's still using the company card, make sure she spoils you. I'm talking matching shoes, jewelry, everything.

Oh! She really doesn't have to do that.

Whatever it is, you shall look dashing.

Oh, absolutely.

Do you know what you're wearing yet, darling?

I found a mask! But now I just have to find a dress that matches it.

Light blue with gold.

God, you're going to make me look like a slovenly embarrassment. You'll look wonderful.

I do hope The Chin is staying away from neck ruffles...

I'll do my best with what I have.

He's letting me dress him up! So no ruffles.

He is? I believe he's passed the first test of impending marriage...

A kilt.

A kilt?

Kitty! I'm Italian. I'd look hairy and stunted in a kilt...

Hey, if you go trolling for advice on the internet, then you deserve what you get, Tony.

Seriously? It's a masked ball. Get into costume. How about a civil war outfit? You'd look very dashing.

You know, I was thinking about that, but I hear it's a 1700's period ball. Maybe a Revolutionary war soldier...

"Mid-1800s". If it's 1700's? I am going to have to return my outfit, and that will annoy me greatly.

Go for the Union officer look. I'm sure all the ladies will be vying for your attention.

Well hell, I must have read the invitation wrong.

You make an excellent point, and I have no choice but to completely agree with you on every point.

Clearly.

I know I do. I'm a genius. And since you're a genius too, obviously you have to agree with me.

Union officer. Definitely.

Of course, I may bring a recorder and tape the entire thing.

Union officer, huh? Maybe I will...of course, that's probably what our dear Captain will be wearing...

If I catch you with anything in your hands even resembling a recorder, Ms Pryde...well, I'll probably smile charmingly and dip you on the dance floor. You just watch.

Oh god. If you don't have any ideas, then I'm doomed...

We need to employ Pepper. Or Tyra Banks.

Someone, help!

Tyra who?

It's a rehab thing, Steve. Don't worry about it.

You get stranger and stranger every day.

It's the drying out process, my dear darling Captain. I find myself with a lot of time to think...

Please don't call me that. You know it makes me feel weird.

You're right, you're right. I apologize. Sorry, I'm a little punchy after last night. I think I inhaled some ~~super freaking amazing awesome explosion~~ non-dairy creamer...

....I went by the Triskelion today to talk to General Fury. He had coffee set up on one of the counters in his office. There was powdered non-dairy creamer.

I think he thinks I'm sick now, because I laughed so hard I turned purple.

HAH! You're kidding me. Oooh, I would have paid the big dollars to have seen that.

You know that every time you come back to your apartment now, there's going to be a can of it sitting on your front step...

I have connections.

Don't do that, Tony! It's such a waste.

Besides, I'd be tempted to set it on fire.