Well, at least that wasn't a no, or a get out. There was still room for their friendship, and that was all Steve could hope for. He wanted them to be okay, wanted them to work together. Actually, more than anything, he wanted Tony to understand that it wasn't Bucky who did those horrible things. It was Hydra. It was the monsters who kidnapped him, mutilated him, manipulated him, and weaponized him.

Baby steps.

"I do. I trust you." Steve nodded, meeting Tony's eyes. "I'm here. I'm not going anywhere." Even if he had a choice, he wouldn't.