They're both such a wreck after Loki. Phil wishes he could get some modicum of justice but all of that is in Asgard's hands. He's not sure if they'll be merciful or not. Thor did still love his brother.
He takes a deep breath which only catches slightly and then lets it out slowly. His touch turns gentler and he rubs his thumb along Clint's forearm for a second before he lets go.
"I can be up with limited physical activity. I'm seeing my physical therapist regularly and listening to medical advice." Mostly listening. Phil hates the drugs and how they make him sluggish and stupid but he takes them when he really needs them.
That his pain tolerance is completely skewed from his work is irrelevant.
"I promise, I'm not going to fall over if you touch me," he says softly.
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He takes a deep breath which only catches slightly and then lets it out slowly. His touch turns gentler and he rubs his thumb along Clint's forearm for a second before he lets go.
"I can be up with limited physical activity. I'm seeing my physical therapist regularly and listening to medical advice." Mostly listening. Phil hates the drugs and how they make him sluggish and stupid but he takes them when he really needs them.
That his pain tolerance is completely skewed from his work is irrelevant.
"I promise, I'm not going to fall over if you touch me," he says softly.