[ It was chess. Stephen knew what was coming when he gave up the Time Stone. He knew it would cost his own life in the process. And the lives of billions. A hard move for a doctor. He also knew what the final cost would be.

The brilliant man sitting next to him. And he still did it. Odd, sometimes, to think about his oath. Do no harm. ]

Sorcerer. [ He corrects automatically. ] I currently don't have the job, actually. Five years as cosmic dust put Wong in the Sorcerer Supreme position for Earth. I'm his assistant. Which is good given he's not here so Earth is still protected.

[ He smiles back at Tony. ] But being called the bravest by Tony Stark is no small compliment. You're really bad at celebrating your birthday, aren't you?