"I had noticed that," Stark admitted. He could be shy enough for the both of them, and Faye could soak up all the attention. It evened out. "I do like watching you," he added quietly. In case he hadn't made that very clear over the past few months.

"And I didn't think you'd take me somewhere the mask would be a problem." Because he trusted her, no matter how many times she might protest that he shouldn't. He would still be a little nervous about it. He was always a little nervous about something. Was that degree of nervousness why he was wrapping his arms a little tighter around Faye when they started the descent? Maybe. Or maybe that was just an excuse.