[Steve managed a strained smile, but it was painful to watch.
It wasn't Thor's fault that he'd been blindsided; he knew he meant well. And honestly, it wasn't something he'd ever have even considered before this point. Acceptance hadn't been easy, but it was the only way he could carry on.
In his heart, he knew he needed to see him, but... he wasn't so sure that the feeling would be mutual.]
I'm glad.
[It was an automatic response, but he didn't know what else he could say.]
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It wasn't Thor's fault that he'd been blindsided; he knew he meant well. And honestly, it wasn't something he'd ever have even considered before this point. Acceptance hadn't been easy, but it was the only way he could carry on.
In his heart, he knew he needed to see him, but... he wasn't so sure that the feeling would be mutual.]
I'm glad.
[It was an automatic response, but he didn't know what else he could say.]
... How are the others holding up?