2007 – Roy's Peaceful (But Chaotic) Year Before Everything Changes
Roy's Dating Rotation – Ten Goddesses, Ten Adventures
Over the next few months, Roy actually keeps his promise—something Tony loudly complains is "relationship witchcraft"—and takes each of his ten girls on dedicated dates.
Each date is totally different because each goddess has her own vibe:
Grayfia – Candle-lit dinner in a private sky lounge in Tokyo; she secretly loves city views. Velgrynd – Dragon-back flights over the Mediterranean at sunset; she pretends it's "training," but she's blushing the whole time. Velzard – Ice hotel in Finland; she keeps freezing the champagne by accident. Scáthach – A sparring date that ends with Roy pinned to the mat and her whispering:
"You lasted longer. Good." Sif – A horseback date across the Norwegian fjords. Amora – A magically enhanced opera night where half the audience falls in love with Roy for 10 minutes by accident. Lorelai – Music festival where she drags Roy into backstage karaoke. Infinity – Star-gazing where she casually shows Roy baby universes she finds "cute." Death – A nighttime walk in a quiet graveyard; oddly soothing and weirdly romantic. Hela – A museum date where she critiques every artifact because "I used that spear once. They displayed it wrong."
The girls are happy, competitive, and very much in love.
Asgard would go into civil war if Odin knew how loyal Roy's "weak son" actually is.
Tony Stark & Roy – Growing Bromance
Tony hangs out at Roy's Malibu villa often.
He still assumes Roy is "some super-chef rich dude with insane rizz."
Together they:
Play games (Roy always wins. Tony accuses him of cheating.) Host tiny party nights where Tony tries flirting with Roy's girls and gets roasted instantly. Drink on the balcony overlooking the ocean while discussing tech and business.
Meeting Rhodey
Roy meets James Rhodes at one of Tony's relaxed visits and they hit it off instantly.
Rhodey likes Roy because Roy is:
Weirdly polite Doesn't enable Tony's chaos Can drink almost as much as he can
Tony complains that Roy "stole Rhodey's loyalty buff."
Pepper's Legendary Discovery
Pepper comes to pick up Tony for a meeting.
She walks into Roy's villa…
…and sees TEN breathtaking women relaxing in the living room.
Grayfia pouring tea.
Velgrynd floating lazily.
Sif polishing a sword.
Amora talking to Tony's hologram assistant.
Death silently reading a magazine.
Pepper:
"…Tony. Who are these supermodels?"
Tony:
"Don't look at me, Pepper! They're HIS. I don't know how he does it!"
Pepper slowly turns to Roy.
Roy smiles politely.
Pepper faints.
Selfie Chaos – Tony Gets Roasted Again
Tony insists on taking selfies with the girls "for scientific documentation."
Results:
Grayfia looks elegant. Tony looks like a confused intern. Velgrynd and Velzard pose like queens; Tony looks like a sidekick. Scáthach smiles slightly. Tony looks terrified. Sif photobombs him with a shield. Hela gives him bunny ears. Death appears in the photo even though she wasn't in the room.
Tony:
"WHY DO I LOOK WORSE IN EVERY SINGLE ONE?"
Amora:
"Because you're mortal, darling."
Beach Trip / Club Night
One weekend, everyone decides to relax away from Malibu.
Option A: Beach Day
Roy, Tony, Pepper, Rhodey, and the ten goddesses go to a private beach.
Highlights:
Hela tries surfing and dominates instantly. Infinity sunbathes… and the sunlight bends around her. Velgrynd and Velzard cause a solar flare by accident. Tony tries to flirt:
"So, ladies, how about—"
Ten divine stares
Tony: "…I'll just go build a sandcastle."
Rhodey:
"Good call."
Pepper sits with Roy and asks:
"Are you sure you're… human?"
Roy: "Mostly."
She does not want to know more.
Option B: Club Night
At a high-end LA club:
Lorelei is the star of the dance floor. Amora gets every man in the club staring at her, but she only teases Roy. Scáthach dances like an assassin. Hela orders a drink that causes the bartender existential crisis.
Tony whispers to Roy:
"Bro… marry me."
Roy: "No."
Tony: "Worth a shot."
Tony Still Doesn't Know Anything
He has no idea:
Roy is a prince of Asgard The girls are goddesses Infinity and Death are cosmic entities Asgard exists Aliens are real
As far as Tony knows:
Roy is a rich, freakishly lucky, amazing cook with ten unbelievably hot girlfriends and godlike charisma.
2007 passes peacefully…
The last year before Tony becomes Iron Man.
The last year before everything changes.