AAAAH how is every fic you write so perfectly heartbreaking?

The repetition of "Don't waste it," Yinsen had said. was so powerful. And I never really felt the connection between Rhodey and Tony in the movie, but their partnership here was incredible, and the way Tony thinks he can only redeem himself through this kind of sacrifice D: D: D:

Your Tony is so excellently messed-up. Amazing.