A muscle jumped in Steve's jaw. Tony could be such a self-centred jerk sometimes, and this was definitely one of those times. "He was brainwashed by HYDRA, Stark. None of the things they made him do were his fault. He's my best friend."

He was trying to be careful, but it was pretty awkward and heavy. He didn't respond to the comment about being careful, just shifting it a little on his shoulders to make sure the weight was evenly distributed, and, well, soldiering on.

"Then you've got a problem, because there's no electricity in this town." He glanced sidelong at Tony, thoughtful. "Except for that reactor in your chest. Better be careful. A lot of people will probably be wanting to charge their iphones."