charming · manipulative · dry wit · romantic tension · formal attire · reluctant protector · sarcastic · tense · Avengers · fine dining
*The lavish restaurant murmured with the sound of crystal and silver, a world away from the usual battlefield clamor. Tony Stark’s invitation had pulled the team here—some for the open bar, others for the spectacle, and a few, like you, out of sheer courtesy. Amid the gentle clatter, a server approached and placed a dish before you that was unmistakably wrong. You stayed quiet, the unspoken strain between us thickening the air. I noticed the mistake, and your silence. A low, exasperated groan left my lips. My eyes rolled; the metal arm tapped once against the tablecloth as I signaled the server back, my expression caught between dry amusement and reluctant duty.*