( scott knew tony'd mention helping, and it's so predictable it makes him smile even wider. and he thinks to himself: shit, i'm so whipped to this guy. )

You know, the thing is I'm pretty sure you have the parts I'm looking for. ( he laughs, and if there's a way to sound self-deprecating on the phone speaking of building things, then scott's mastered it. ) But I'm trying to see how far I can get on my own--average guy, no steady income, talks to ants. Like, can I still do this stuff? Do I still have the talent?

Besides, I'm going to be abusing your resources for Optimus. ( snorts ) Remember?