[ Blunt's appreciated. He lets out a soft huff of his own, chin dipping down when Sam states the obvious. Yeah, this is awkward. No denying it. But when Sam continues - he looks up, frowns again.
Sometimes Steve gets so wrapped up in the kooky notion that he's got to live up to some future-alternate super version of himself that he keeps forgetting it's a little different for Sam. Sam's missing a friend that's right in front of him.
His expression softens a bit, giving a half shake of his head. ]
Sam - it's not my first first date. [ Those softened features turn a bit wry. It's what he'd do with Bucky, deflect with humor. Talking about serious mutual issues isn't a thing that they do, not in so many words. A pause, and he reaches for one of the beers, concentrating for a moment as a layer of silver covers his skin. Uses that same armored thumb to pop the cap off, handing the bottle over a moment later. ] You got your party trick figured out yet?
[ His first question isn't the most relevant, but they'll get there. ]
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Sometimes Steve gets so wrapped up in the kooky notion that he's got to live up to some future-alternate super version of himself that he keeps forgetting it's a little different for Sam. Sam's missing a friend that's right in front of him.
His expression softens a bit, giving a half shake of his head. ]
Sam - it's not my first first date. [ Those softened features turn a bit wry. It's what he'd do with Bucky, deflect with humor. Talking about serious mutual issues isn't a thing that they do, not in so many words. A pause, and he reaches for one of the beers, concentrating for a moment as a layer of silver covers his skin. Uses that same armored thumb to pop the cap off, handing the bottle over a moment later. ] You got your party trick figured out yet?
[ His first question isn't the most relevant, but they'll get there. ]