The Cold, Cold Streets of Fandom | Afternoon, Despite the Dark, Dark Darkness Overhead

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It was nearly the end of the lunch hour, and Topher still hadn't met his quota.

Ever since he had been turned out onto the street by his one-time benefactor, Topher had been forced to satisfy a set amount of clients per day. Despite hating every minute of it, Topher had watched as his life became an endless routine of john after john, spending

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[hoorayimrich]

Today, the part of Tony Stark will be played by singing sensation: Darren Criss.

"Christopher..." Oh, he remembered when they were young and innocent and there was still sunshine out. It was like it was yesterday...

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Tony looked conflicted, glancing away from Topher before that one, perfect man tear broke him of his resolve to destroy Ben Skywalker. No! He had to do this!

He had to get revenge for that tragic water polo accident that left him paralyzed until he invented a cure with science.

"Come to the wedding, Topher. I think you'll find it... enlightening."

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"I could never stand by and watch you marry another!" Topher vowed. "I love you too much for that!"

Too much!

Also, he didn't have a suit. Because he was poor, you see.

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"If you loved me, you would have helped me crush Skywalker!"

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FINE. IF THAT WAS THE WAY IT WAS.

"Fine," Topher whispered. "If that's the way it is. Then I WILL! AND THEN YOU'LL LOVE ME!!!!"

Look, the sun was coming out!

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"But only then," Tony said, pushing him away before he was infected with poor. "Just--take care of yourself, Topher. I want to remember you from our summers in Portugal. Not like this!"

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"We'll always have Portugal," Topher agreed solemnly.

Then --

"What should I do to Skywalker? How can I help?"

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"We need to crush his hopes and dreams," Tony replied. "Starting with that diamond mine of his..."

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"Oh! I know how to get in!" Topher declared. "I can go home with him. And maybe he'll let slip where the diamond mine self-destruct button is!"

That was probable.

"I would soil myself with his touch. All for you!"

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"That's the Topher I remember," Tony said, resting the back of his hand on Topher's cheek. Like a creeper.

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"You'll see!" Topher vowed. "I'll make you proud! I'll make you love me again!"