Tony laughs softly. "What would any of us do without Pepper?"
It's... weirdly reassuring that Gene is open about having a hard time. Given that his default reaction to uncomfortable emotions used to be denial, repression, and supervillainy, the fact that he's up-front about it is probably actually a good sign.
Less reassuring is the fact that he almost immediately brings up the ring. Tony will leave that can of worms unopened for now.
"A new house, huh?" On to happier topics. Tony pulls back from the hug and settles his hands on Gene's hips, grinning. "So does that mean you're my sugar daddy now? Wow, I've never been a kept man before."
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It's... weirdly reassuring that Gene is open about having a hard time. Given that his default reaction to uncomfortable emotions used to be denial, repression, and supervillainy, the fact that he's up-front about it is probably actually a good sign.
Less reassuring is the fact that he almost immediately brings up the ring. Tony will leave that can of worms unopened for now.
"A new house, huh?" On to happier topics. Tony pulls back from the hug and settles his hands on Gene's hips, grinning. "So does that mean you're my sugar daddy now? Wow, I've never been a kept man before."