[ The warmth helps, even if it's just on an animal level, basic processes easing as his body relaxes a few degrees. A tension he hadn't realised he was holding onto leaking away. When Stephen squeezes his arm, Tony glances down and away, letting go of a sigh. He nods a bit, agreeing with the unsaid. Yes, okay, he needed this. The spell. The contact. The whole deal. ]
No, it's -- [ He looks back at Stephen, frowning faintly. ] We should have talked about this. Weeks ago. When I first found out he was here, we should have -- I guess I hoped we could avoid each other. Stupid, really.
[ Another glance away, and back. A touch more focused this time, more complex. ]
There's a lot we need to talk about. Should probably talk about.
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Date: 2025-11-24 01:40 pm (UTC)No, it's -- [ He looks back at Stephen, frowning faintly. ] We should have talked about this. Weeks ago. When I first found out he was here, we should have -- I guess I hoped we could avoid each other. Stupid, really.
[ Another glance away, and back. A touch more focused this time, more complex. ]
There's a lot we need to talk about. Should probably talk about.