[ it's fine. don't rack your brain over it too hard. t is just going to go ahead and toss him the bone. he's bound to find out sooner or later, so he doesn't see a point of attempting to hide it any longer.

when has keeping a secret from steve rogers ever worked out for him anyway? ]

I know your alt. He's one of my oldest friends. [ slipping his hand into the pocket of his pants, he presents him with a self-assured smile. ] "T" stands for Tony if you haven't figured that part out yet. Tony Stark.

[ and since it's out in the open now: ] Sorry about all the circumvention earlier. I just needed to make sure you were you first.