The Logistics of a Disposable Hero

https://archiveofourown.org/works/82076236 by CryingButConsensually A standard mission. A structural collapse. A choice made in a split second. Penny Parker saves the day, saves the civilians, and saves Steve Rogers, but she doesn’t save herself. As the Avengers rally to keep her alive in the aftermath, Tony Stark has to face a horrifying reality: Penny isn’t being “brave.” She’s operating like someone who believes her life is disposable. A deep dive into the patterns of self-sacrifice and the terrifying moment Tony realizes his “kid” might not believe she’s worth coming home. Part two of A Currency of Bruises, but can be read on its own! Words: 2632, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 2 of A Currency of Bruises Fandoms: Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Tony Stark, Peter Parker, Sam Wilson (Marvel), Bruce Banner, Clint Barton, Steve Rogers, James “Bucky” Barnes, Natasha Romanov (Marvel) Relationships: Penny Parker & Tony Stark, Peter Parker & Tony Stark, Avengers Team Members & Peter Parker Additional Tags: Irondad, Hurt/Comfort, Female Peter Parker, Tony Stark Acting as Peter Parker’s Parental Figure, Peter Parker Needs a Hug, Peter Parker is a Mess, Peter Parker Whump, Whump, Baby Monitor Protocol, Penny Parker is a Genius but also a Mess, Penny Parker: Professional Shield Amateur Human, Penny Parker Is An Absolute Menace, Tony Stark Has a Heart, Protective Tony Stark, Protective Avengers Team Members (Marvel) read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/82076236