"There's a lot you can learn about not being a bad person from him, Pete." Tony leaned his cheek into his palm, eyes distant with the memories. Even though he was always roundabout admitting it, Captain America was the true leader of The Avengers. And while Tony wouldn't admit it in words, he never wanted to accept that burden. Steve Rogers took it on his shoulders willingly.

That was before. The reality of their fallout was already set in stone for Tony Stark. Maybe it wouldn't have to be for the Steve Rogers of the inn.

'And you're just hooooooolding back.' Tony was quick to remind himself. His jaw clenched, and he dragged a lonely bottle of Grey Goose over. "Hit me with that ginger ale."