[ Tony's been anxious lately. Jumpy, more so than usual, just when it seemed like he'd finally come to terms with Peter's disappearance. With them renting rooms literally next door to each other, it would be impossible not to notice.
It hadn't taken much to get an explanation out of him. Viktor's getting worse. Whatever solutions he'd had for his condition, they've stopped working. There are plans, a last-ditch effort that's in the works, but that's no guarantee. Tony had been insistent that they would succeed, that this was fixable, but Steve had still noted the desperation hiding in his wide yet steely gaze.
Steve's kept his distance, under the impression that he represents something unattainable to Viktor. Maybe he should stay away even now, but with so much that's uncertain, he feels the need to stop by and check in. And to maybe make an offer, even if it was expressly refused in the past.
He shows up unannounced to the workshop shortly before closing, letting himself in. He hears that wracking cough all the way from the entrance, spots the bloodstained cloth as Viktor hobbles out.
Steve shakes his head. ] I'm not here for that. [ True to his word, he doesn't have either of the shields with him. This isn't about wanting something; it's not about running more tests. ]
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It hadn't taken much to get an explanation out of him. Viktor's getting worse. Whatever solutions he'd had for his condition, they've stopped working. There are plans, a last-ditch effort that's in the works, but that's no guarantee. Tony had been insistent that they would succeed, that this was fixable, but Steve had still noted the desperation hiding in his wide yet steely gaze.
Steve's kept his distance, under the impression that he represents something unattainable to Viktor. Maybe he should stay away even now, but with so much that's uncertain, he feels the need to stop by and check in. And to maybe make an offer, even if it was expressly refused in the past.
He shows up unannounced to the workshop shortly before closing, letting himself in. He hears that wracking cough all the way from the entrance, spots the bloodstained cloth as Viktor hobbles out.
Steve shakes his head. ] I'm not here for that. [ True to his word, he doesn't have either of the shields with him. This isn't about wanting something; it's not about running more tests. ]