[Steve lifts a hand and cups Loki's cheek, then makes a guilty face, removing his hand.]
Sorry. I - yeah. Not just the drinks. You're upset.
Anyone would be.
[Steve snorts.]
There are people who'd say I'm anything but.
...but yes. It can be.
[He doesn't want Loki to feel ashamed, but it's difficult to avoid in these circumstances.]
I would like to do this again sometime, if you still want to. Another time.
Other options:
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[Steve lifts a hand and cups Loki's cheek, then makes a guilty face, removing his hand.]
Sorry. I - yeah. Not just the drinks. You're upset.
Anyone would be.
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Isn't it tiring, always being so responsible?
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[Steve snorts.]
There are people who'd say I'm anything but.
...but yes. It can be.
[He doesn't want Loki to feel ashamed, but it's difficult to avoid in these circumstances.]
I would like to do this again sometime, if you still want to. Another time.
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You know, if it weren't so obvious how I was affecting you I would think you were just being nice.
[He finally looks back up, face oddly blank save for a small smirk]
She would have loved you.