[ Tony bumps his fist against the fabric. If anyone asked him, he would've said he didn't need the protection, but he can't deny it's sort of nice having a responsible adult between the three of them.

Still though, his first petulant thought is he doesn't want to still be (just) friends. He's not quite dumb enough to voice that part. But instead, he goes for an equally dumb option: ] You don't have to be sorry about that. [ With a glance at Stephen that he tries to make significant. ]

I mean- Look, if our friendship can survive both of us dying, I think it can survive... Most things. Even you kissing me. [ He clears his throat. ]