Such a lovely story for one of my favourite and most underrated pairings. What i love most about this story is your characterisation. Howard is just perfect, his dialogue in particular is just spot on, witty sharp clever and of his age. I love your version of maria, and i particularly love the idea youve seeded that she shares a weakness in communication with howard - of course tony would turn out the way he did with parents like that. And your jarvis is a delight. Thank you for writing this