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"I hereby call this meeting of the Supporters of Stanner to order," Clint said as Thor entered the living room.
"Stanner?" Steve questioned.
"Stark and Banner. It's a ship name. You know, when two people are in a relationship, you combine their names to make a couple name. Like Bradgelina or TomKat," the archer explained.
"TomKat didn't last. And Stanner sounds stupid," Natasha said rolling her eyes. "Besides, they obviously should be called Brony."
"Wait . . .by your rule, could they be called Truce?" Steve chipped in.
"Brony is an awful ship name . . .and yes, Cap, 'Truce' could be their couple name, but it shouldn't be, because Stanner sounds way cooler," Clint said.
"Ship name? Stanner? Brony? My friends, are we not gathered here because we believe our brothers in arms are in love with one another but unaware of the other's affection? Is this not about turning the science brethren into what you on Midgard call boyfriends? I do not understand how creating a name for their relationship accomplishes this objective," Thor rumbled.
"Science boyfriends . . . . Not bad Thor . . . . And to answer your question, yes, that's why we're here. I can't take their oblivious pining much longer," Clint replied. "I mean, at first it was funny, because, you know, they're geniuses, but they're clueless. Now it's just annoying. I am sick of the way they look longingly at each other. Especially Stark. He gets all starry eyed and looks at Banner like he just hung the moon. And he follows him around like a lost puppy. And Banner . . .the way he moves closer to Stark anytime they're in the same room, it's like he can't help but be attracted to him."
"All of which are good reasons why we should help them realize that they have feelings for one another," Steve concluded. "I think they'll both be happier."
"And hopefully more stable," Natasha added.
"With them? It could go either way. They could be more explosive. . ." Clint mused.
"I hope not . . ." Steve fretted.
"I do not doubt they will be a most wonderful match," Thor enthused. "I have rarely seen two more compatible beings in all my time in the nine realms. I believe helping them attain their hearts' desire is a most noble quest."
"Okay, so we all agree that we should get them together, but how?" Natasha prompted.
"I could talk to them," Steve offered.
With no other ideas, the group decided that's where they should start.