The lightning struck and Tony felt his heart beat to life. Even if they couldn't talk or touch, Tony's breath came out in little pants at the sight of him, a heady, illogical feeling of relief washing over him.

"Th--"

The moment of warmth was extinguished the moment he heard Thor's voice. From the distance, Tony could see the look in his eye. The man wasn't wielding his weapon out of righteousness, but an absolute purity of hate.

Then, Tony was numb again. He and Thanos had the exact same thought at the exact same time.

You should have gone for the head.

Tony watched Thanos seize his victory.