[Steve can only be what he is. That isn't always kind or soft. He can't coddle Tony or offer him forgiveness for issues that ultimately are up to Tony to accept or reject himself. He can only comment as an outside observer, and his feedback is honest because he won't lie, not about this.

He doesn't expect Tony to laugh. He knows how his stubborn, straightforward nature causes problems. It already has, and there is still that gap between them. But Steve would never abandon Tony in a situation like that.]

You were worried about disappointing me?

[That sounds strange to Steve. Not because he doesn't believe it--plenty of people have looked up to him in the past--but because it feels weird to hear Tony say that. He's so sincere, offering what almost sounds like a confession after he slipped from his well-guarded control. It's strange because it's so personal, so close to intimate.]

It's your health, Tony. I'm not going to walk away just because I'm disappointed by your choices. We can argue about it later, but only if you're safe.

[Steve gives Tony the slightest nudge back as he shifts his weight, pulling the wrist device off of his arm to hand over. He's sure Tony is already familiar with it since it's all basically born of his tech, but Tony wants another project and that is what Steve has to offer.]

Can you do anything with that?