[steve hangs his head a little bit, as much to hide the broadening of his smile as in shame.]

You're right, I am lucky. [the fact that she's unarmed is only one of the blessings that he can count right about now. he glances up bashfully.] I'm glad you were there to help him.

[and that howard was there for her too, a friend who could be there for her when steve wasn't. steve hesitates before clearing his throat gently.]

You feel like taking a little walk? I doubt they'd miss us, and it is looking like a pretty nice evening.