Before Tony Stark returned to Los Angeles, he was still on the helicopter with Agent Coulson.
"Agent Coulson, I'm starving," Tony said, his voice lighthearted. "Can we stop for a hamburger?"
Agent Coulson's expression remained serious. "We'll get you something to eat when we arrive in Los Angeles, Mr. Stark."
Tony chuckled. "Come on, Agent Coulson. A hamburger would be great. I'm craving something greasy."
As the helicopter landed in Los Angeles, Tony stepped out, his eyes scanning the city. He was greeted by Pepper Potts, his loyal assistant, who looked like she had been worried sick.
"Tony, oh my god, I was so worried about you," Pepper said, her voice shaking. She looked like she was about to cry.
Tony smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'm fine, Pepper. Just a little worse for wear."
Pepper's eyes welled up with tears. "I was so scared, Tony. I thought I'd lost you."
Tony's expression softened, and he walked over to Pepper. "Hey, I'm okay. I'm right here."
Pepper took a deep breath, composing herself. "I'm just glad you're back, Tony."
Tony smiled. "Me too, Pepper. Now, about that hamburger..."
Pepper laughed, wiping away her tears. "I'll get you something to eat, Tony."
The next day, Tony stood at a press conference, surrounded by reporters and cameras. He was there to announce his decision to shut down the weapons division of Stark Industries.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Tony began, his voice confident. "I'm here today to announce that Stark Industries will be shutting down its weapons division, effective immediately."
The room erupted into a flurry of questions and camera clicks. Tony smiled, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
"I've come to realize that the work we're doing in the weapons division is not in line with our company's values," Tony continued. "We're going to focus on developing technologies that will benefit humanity, not harm it."
As the press conference came to a close, Tony was approached by a reporter from CNN.
"Mr. Stark, can you tell us more about your experience in captivity?" the reporter asked.
Tony's expression turned serious. "It was a difficult time, but it gave me a chance to reflect on my priorities. I realized that there's more to life than just making money. I want to use my talents to make a positive impact on the world."
The reporter nodded, her eyes shining with interest. "And what are your plans for the future of Stark Industries?"
Tony smiled, his eyes glinting with excitement. "We're going to focus on developing new technologies that will benefit society, not harm it. We're going to make a difference, and we're going to do it together."
As Tony walked away from the podium, Pepper turned to him and said, "You're something else, Tony Stark."
Tony chuckled, smiling. "That's what makes me a genius billionaire playboy philanthropist."