Today's Debate class was being held in the Danger Shop, which had been programmed with an elaborate dining room, enough chairs for everyone, and enough food to feed even Steve. "Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between a debate and an argument," Steve said with a little smile, "and when you have to spend a holiday with family and friends, it's pretty easy to go from one right into the other."

Tony nodded along in agreement. "We know not all if you will be celebrating this particular holiday, but it's something that may come up under other circumstances," he said. "So, we're taking a little idea from online on how to handle when these 'discussions' cross the line."

Steve held up a kazoo. "These are the kazoos of civility," he said, "and you are allowed--indeed, encouraged--to blow them loudly if a conversation starts veering off into an argument." He was seriously considering bringing them to SHIELD meetings, too.

"We have one for all of you." Tony's was carefully painted red and gold because of course it was. "I suggest maybe attempting the Battle Hymn of the Republic until people stop talking?"

Possibly too soon?

At least it wasn't Star-Spangled Man With a Plan? "Or just blowing really loudly if you have no musical ability whatsoever," Steve added.

Class didn't know it, Steve. But Tony did now...

"Same thing when you're playing a kazoo, right?" Tony asked.

"I'm sure there's someone out there that can successfully play a kazoo," Steve said. "I just haven't met them yet."

"They'll end up being a supervillain," Tony muttered, then went back to brightly addressing the class. "Take a kazoo and enjoy the meal, alright?"