[Tony's bad at accepting gratitude. It's funny because he likes to do things for people - grand, stupid gestures, whatever comes to mind - but it's painfully awkward when they thank him. He just wants people to take his gifts and be happy in a way that he can't quite manage.
And he's not sure he deserves Barnes's gratitude yet. Agreeing to do something isn't the same as actually having any success.]
You'll have to stay here; can't have you wandering around the city. Sorry about that, but- [Surely he understands.] You'll have your own floor, free use of the gym, whatever you want. I'm actually getting ready to move everything upstate, to the compound there, so. Uh. That'll happen too, I guess.
[Since he doesn't think this'll be resolved anytime soon. Luckily, he has more than enough room in both places; he's just rattling around these days. The company, such as it is, might be good for him.
(Although he fully expects Barnes to spend most of his time here avoiding him.)]
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And he's not sure he deserves Barnes's gratitude yet. Agreeing to do something isn't the same as actually having any success.]
You'll have to stay here; can't have you wandering around the city. Sorry about that, but- [Surely he understands.] You'll have your own floor, free use of the gym, whatever you want. I'm actually getting ready to move everything upstate, to the compound there, so. Uh. That'll happen too, I guess.
[Since he doesn't think this'll be resolved anytime soon. Luckily, he has more than enough room in both places; he's just rattling around these days. The company, such as it is, might be good for him.
(Although he fully expects Barnes to spend most of his time here avoiding him.)]