Steve left the two geniuses alone again. Tony looked at Bruce thoughtfully while he was absorbed in his work.
"Bruce… I know you don't like it when someone drinks..." Tony said, giving him an apologetic look.
Bruce nodded slightly. "… it's okay." Tony suppressed the impulse to frown.
"I mean…" He faltered. "You… you're no worse than when you're not drunk."
Tony smiled. "I try to see that as a compliment."
"Yes." Bruce said.
"Bruce?" asked Tony uncertainly, which worried the scientist.
Bruce let go of him. "… that's better than being aggressive."
Tony understood.
