[ Pepper sees through it because Pepper sees through everything - that's probably not about to change any time soon, nor does it surprise him. It's expected, and maybe a little comforting, not that he'd admit it.
His hand twitches briefly beneath hers before it twists, properly tangling their fingers together. It's cliché as fuck, but with that one simple movement, he suddenly feels more well-balanced than he has in weeks. Good thing there aren't any mind readers around right now.
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His hand twitches briefly beneath hers before it twists, properly tangling their fingers together. It's cliché as fuck, but with that one simple movement, he suddenly feels more well-balanced than he has in weeks. Good thing there aren't any mind readers around right now.
He quirks an eyebrow at her, going for casual. ]
More okay now, all of a sudden.
[ SMOOTH AS ICE. Someone get him a medal. ]