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Tony let out a soft sigh when they got the news. He wasn't really surprised. Rogers probably still thought that Tony was the magical solution to all their problems, that he just had to wave a magic wand and the world would love them again.

Rhodey narrowed his eyes and the police officer shifted awkwardly.

"They were apprehended I assume?" he asked icily, a hand resting on Tony's lower back and providing a welcome anchor.

"Yes. Dr. Stark's technology was instrumental in capturing them. They're making a lot of noise but they can't escape their containment."

"Who decided to join him on his stupid crusade?" Tony asked wearily.

"Romanoff was with Rogers although she's been trying to claim that she was only there to stop him. No one else was present. We checked with the Avengers and they assured us that Lang, Wilson and Barton are still in the States."

"So maybe they can learn," Rhodey muttered.

"Barnes?" Tony asked warily.

"He requested to be moved to a different location after some altercation with Rogers and Maximoff apparently," the officer shrugged.

Huh, Tony wondered if that 'altercation' had anything to do with Maximoff losing her pardon and getting arrested.

The officer shifted uncomfortably again. "We thought you should know that they're currently in custody. They're demanding to see you Dr. Stark."

Tony let out a sigh while Rhodey stiffened.

"Can't avoid them forever Honeybunch," Tony forced some cheer into his voice before wilting again under his husband's look.

"Rogers almost killed you Tony."

The officer moved a distance away to give them some privacy to talk.

"I know Rhodey," Tony turned to face him. "But I need this I think. I need closure, so I can put this whole thing behind me. So that they know that they're getting nothing from me."

"I don't like it," Rhodey admitted. "I hate the idea of them anywhere near you."

Tony stepped closer and wrapped his arms around Rhodey's waist. "I know," he murmured, tucking his head under Rhodey's chin. "I'm not thrilled about this either. But you'll be there, we'll both have our watch gauntlets. And those two are locked up in cells I designed. It's the safest way this is ever going to happen."

Rhodey sighed and slid his arms around Tony's back. "Okay, if you're sure about this."

"I am. I need to tell them to fuck off," Tony smirked against his husband's chest. "They think they can still fix things with me. That they can get me back under their control. Got to show them that this ship has sailed."

"Okay," Rhodey rubbed his back gently. "But if they try anything then I'm shooting them."

"I don't think anyone would miss them," Tony muttered.

They pulled apart and turned back to the officer.

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Tony wasn't really surprised by the first things out of his old teammates' mouths when he and Rhodey walked in.

"Are you finally getting over your temper tantrum?" Romanoff asked condescendingly from where she was sitting in her cell.

"Tony! Now we can deal with this misunderstanding." Rogers was beaming like an idiot and Tony really wanted to sock him in the face.

"Actually we're just here to find out what the hell you two were thinking," Rhodey snapped, curling an arm around Tony's waist. The genius leaned against him slightly, noting the way Romanoff scowled. She was probably still upset over missing the fact that they were married.