The fact that Steve's first question was something like that made Tony smile slightly despite himself. He really did not want to talk about Howard, especially not with Steve, and the fact that he seemed willing to just move on seemed almost like a godsend. Which meant he probably owed it to somebody to get through the rest of it.

"I do," he agreed. "And I'll show you the parts you'll need to know. But."

He hesitated for a second, but then Tony had never been the best with words, not when it mattered. Instead he just leaned forward a little, took a deep breath, and wrapped his hand around Steve's bare wrist. The air punched back out of him almost instantly at the contact, but Tony made himself hold on. And watched Steve's reaction.