[He's going to care and somehow check up on House. The more House avoids the subject, the more Tony worries.]

I have friends that are on the Russian defense team.

[Yes, granted, he does know the tentative relationship their countries have and have had. He frowns over the video, briefly turning his gaze away from the tablet. Being Iron Man and being part of SHIELD makes it difficult to deny House's claims. Thanks, Doc.]

We don't know the explanation they gave us is true. I'm just saying it's convenient, that's all. It fits right into the puzzle.

I think you might be onto something. Whatever they were building might actually be tied to the doorway out. It would explain some of the odd occurrences.

Water, by the way? Are you staying warm enough?