[ Damn you, Tony can’t help but think. Because with this, and at least trying to help him feel better, it’s making more progress than any promises Steve could make about staying. It makes Tony visibly relax, even if Steve mentions that it could be a week before he can be moved. ]

You know, I was a lot worse than this before getting here...if that makes a difference.

[ He says it as if that’s a good reason as to why moving him now wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. His lips even quirk slightly into a small smile as he says it. ]

...thank you. For not just saying no.