[ It’s said quietly, but the sincerity is clear in his voice. He wishes he could give him more, so much more than empty assurances and hollow promises, but Thanos has apparently snuffed it all out. He feels robbed, empty, but he’s doing his best to keep that buried so that he can offer Steve some hope.
He just wishes he could offer him at least some privacy so that he could let himself feel what he needs to feel. Tony’s so unapologetic about it when he has reached his limit, but Steve is more reserved. Controlled. Being exposed to the public for so long, he understands it, but he still wishes he could give him a safe space away from others at least for a minute longer.
Instead, he just remains close by even if he pulls back after their hug. ]
Yeah. Sure. You probably want to change.
[ He guesses, anyway. He doubts he wants to stay in his uniform after what happened. ]
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[ It’s said quietly, but the sincerity is clear in his voice. He wishes he could give him more, so much more than empty assurances and hollow promises, but Thanos has apparently snuffed it all out. He feels robbed, empty, but he’s doing his best to keep that buried so that he can offer Steve some hope.
He just wishes he could offer him at least some privacy so that he could let himself feel what he needs to feel. Tony’s so unapologetic about it when he has reached his limit, but Steve is more reserved. Controlled. Being exposed to the public for so long, he understands it, but he still wishes he could give him a safe space away from others at least for a minute longer.
Instead, he just remains close by even if he pulls back after their hug. ]
Yeah. Sure. You probably want to change.
[ He guesses, anyway. He doubts he wants to stay in his uniform after what happened. ]