Hadn't prepared for this outcome, actually. Quips and bad jokes, those are easy, practically the sole language spoken between them. Anxiety attacks and mental breakdowns? Less easy, but still well-worn territory for one Tony Stark, unfortunately.
Hugs? He has no damn clue.
There's a brief moment where he's not really sure what to do or where to put his hands, before he awkwardly settles them on the back and offers a few (comforting??) back pats.
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Hadn't prepared for this outcome, actually. Quips and bad jokes, those are easy, practically the sole language spoken between them. Anxiety attacks and mental breakdowns? Less easy, but still well-worn territory for one Tony Stark, unfortunately.
Hugs? He has no damn clue.
There's a brief moment where he's not really sure what to do or where to put his hands, before he awkwardly settles them on the back and offers a few (comforting??) back pats.
... Nailed it. ]