[When Loki flinched, Tony almost let go, but seeing as the Asgardian didn't pull away, he took that as a good sign and let the touch stand. But Loki mentions the forbidden word and Tony almost puts petulantly.]
Hey, the 'R' word is forbidden in this... [He nods, indicating the room, but he's smirking lightly now.] workshop. How about I try not to release any more soul-devouring abominations to need assistance with, and you just drop by a little more often for the other thing. It was... nice. And no, I didn't do it for attention. Because I did hear that comment. But he was wrong. I didn't know you'd show up, but I might have hoped you would. Y'know, after I totally fubar'd the situation.
[He gives Loki's hand a gentle, affectionate squeeze, though he may not even realise he'd done it.]
Next time I peek into another dimension, I'll be sure not to let any parasitic soul-devouring monsters through. ...I never thought I'd say that out loud. I--he--it didn't hurt you, did I?
[And now there's concern etching his features as he tries to look Loki over in the dim light.]
He's ridiculous. XD
Hey, the 'R' word is forbidden in this... [He nods, indicating the room, but he's smirking lightly now.] workshop. How about I try not to release any more soul-devouring abominations to need assistance with, and you just drop by a little more often for the other thing. It was... nice. And no, I didn't do it for attention. Because I did hear that comment. But he was wrong. I didn't know you'd show up, but I might have hoped you would. Y'know, after I totally fubar'd the situation.
[He gives Loki's hand a gentle, affectionate squeeze, though he may not even realise he'd done it.]
Next time I peek into another dimension, I'll be sure not to let any parasitic soul-devouring monsters through. ...I never thought I'd say that out loud. I--he--it didn't hurt you, did I?
[And now there's concern etching his features as he tries to look Loki over in the dim light.]