He laughs and kisses him, but quickly this time before they fall back into it and never emerge. Which -- why is that a bad idea? But no, eventually. He needs to make sure there's nothing else that should be said first, that shouldn't be put off to uncomfortable pillow talk after.

"No, I like this. It's a good look for you, but most things are." He touches his cheek, tracing the edge of his beard.

"How are you? With the reactor gone, with being back here again?" It's a lot to take in, and he wishes he could make any of it better for Tony.