They seem to have diffused the situation for now so Tony puts his hands down, taking a steadying breath. His diplomacy skills might be rusty, but he can tell how eager these people are to eliminate the threat. This isn't about Earth or whatever planet the Guardians hail from -- this is about this galaxy and theirs and the entire universe, to use an antiquated term. If Thanos is able to collect all the infinity stones, it won't matter what they've done, especially not if they turn on each other. He's working seamlessly with Wanda of all people now, he can handle some space guys.

"Well, technically, it's because I flew a missile into a wormhole so he wouldn't level the Eastern seaboard." Now that they all know what that was really about shit got real fast. And surprise surprise, the military's been no help re: aliens. He knows that gets Steve as much as it does him. Tony crosses his arms across his chest and shakes his head. "It's not going to happen because we're not going to let it. Not to Earth or any other planet. My partner said it best: Enough is enough." He flicks his eyes over to Cap, a smile concealed somewhere behind them only the other man will be able to pick up on.