Howard's son; it nearly boggled his mind, especially the man having one in the first place but he probably grew up plenty since Steve knew him. Became more responsible where it mattered, at least, he hoped because Howard had been such a special person while Steve knew him. Had Tony known Peggy too? The thought curled up his insides but he refrained from asking for the moment.

Eyebrows furrowed he started to ask Tony why he looked so serious but the touch stopped every single thought in his mind. It all zeroed in on only one thing. Oh. OH! Everything sparked to life within him, breath sputtering in his lungs so hard, he would have made a joke about Tony making him breathless if he could speak at the moment. A heat settled thickly over him and he suddenly wanted to feel Tony's touch everywhere and where did that even come from.

Heart hammering wildly in his chest, he reached out a trembling hand to cup Tony's cheek. Only one thing would make such a consuming feeling - soulmate. "Well - then you can explain the tattoo on my chest. No one has ever gotten it." Dropping his hand, he started to unbutton his shirt to reveal the arc reactor tattoo on his chest.