"We got the physical fight out. Feels kinda like we need to come to blows arguing about something until we're both red in the face." And even then. If they're going to fight, it has to be about something that feels worth it, or meaningful. "Not that there wasn't an emotional catharsis to the sparring, y'know. Just...different kind of itch this time, maybe."

He reaches out, unapologetic, unprompted, and takes Steve by the chin, tipping his face this way and that, running his fingers along jawline. "Like, help me out here, is this a cry for help, or a sign of you feeling better?"