One of Tony's wings twitched slightly, just enough to create a slight breeze before he forced it back down against his side. He'd never really considered loneliness, at least not where this was concerned. He had enough things that set him apart -- he was rich, he was a genius, he'd never really fit in anywhere. Being able to turn into a giant lizard was just something else to add to the list.

He tipped his head down to meet Steve's eyes before his face creased into something that might have been a draconic attempt at a smile.

"You can, you know," he said a little more softly. "You probably still need to heal up, conserve strength. I can keep watch for a while."