( something else. it's not like he hasn't heard it before, or things of a similar sentiment, but something about the way eddie says it has steve smiling slightly under the mask. and if he notices the way eddie's eyes sweep over him, well. maybe eddie's just impressed by the suit. doesn't mean he's necessarily impressed by anything else, right? )

Yeah, I'm sure you'll see me around. Just—watch your back, okay? In case I'm not there to watch it for you.

( steve clears his throat. if it weren't for the cowl, he'd probably be running a hand through his hair. as it is, he just rubs the back of his neck. )

You, uh, got a phone? Or a pen and paper? I can give you the number—of the guy I know.