It might just take time. He's several years behind most of us here.
[ And even then? Well, Steve can't make any promises because it's Tony, and it's not as if they have the greatest rapport in the world either. He does move closer to Loki though, reaching out to rest a hand on his forearm. ]
no subject
[ Is that true? Not exactly. Loki has been avoidant thus far, if anything. ]
I suppose I am. [ A shrug. ] Not physically harmed, merely annoyed at the reminder that things are not going to be as different as I had hoped?
no subject
[ And even then? Well, Steve can't make any promises because it's Tony, and it's not as if they have the greatest rapport in the world either. He does move closer to Loki though, reaching out to rest a hand on his forearm. ]
If something else happens, I want you to tell me.
no subject
[ Receiving it from Steve had been an unexpected boon. From Stark? Unnecessary. ]
Only if you give me your word that if I ask you not to interfere, you won't.