"That was kind of the plan, what are big brothers for if not to embarrass their younger sisters?"

It's a weak sort of joke, but it's the best way that he has to move past this without bawling like a baby for the second time today. He doesn't enjoy crying and he'd rather stop being so overtly vulnerable, even around Steve who he trusts more than most people.

"Are you gonna be okay going around and not saying anything?"

He knows Steve, the man has honesty running through his veins instead of blood, he wouldn't be surprised if telling a direct lie would make him spontaneously combust or something.