Tony would get a tiny half smile in return, which was still more emotion than he used to show. Having some time alone and then seeing Steve again had already helped him progress from what he had been when he’d first got back Stateside. He shrugged and stepped back to allow the two men in, his fingers curled into Penny’s fur to keep him grounded while his apartment was filling up .

“Yeah, that’s kind of the point. Steve’s has a lot of incurable health issues since he was born, but his spine has straightened and he’s put on about 20 pounds in the last day.”

Bruce returned Steve’s look blandly and when he spoke it was in a deceptively calm and mild voice.

“Tony, my instinct says all is not right here.” Which meant the Other Guy was stirring in his head, aware of another predator in the room. “But it is nice to meet you both, I’m Dr. Bruce Banner. You must be the famous Bucky and his friend Steve.”