It could have been annoying, being kidnapped when he'd deliberately said that he wanted to go back to the Compound, but to Steve's eyes this was Tony really trying to overcome his dislike of Steve to do what he thought he should do to celebrate someone's birthday. It was really touching, and it proved that Tony did have the capacity for selfless behaviour.

"Tony--"

He waited until they were parked up before he demanded Tony's attention, eyes serious and focused.

"Look, I know you don't like me. We've had that out a few times, and it's obvious that you'd rather be with anyone else right now than me. And that's-- that's fine, it means a lot that you'd try and do something for me all the same and I won't forget it. But you don't have to force yourself for me, okay?"