[The comment seems to make Tony shut down, and Steve, well, Steve can't really say he's surprised. Even if this isn't the Tony Stark he knows, it's a trait he recognizes. When they're butting heads and Steve pushes his point, Tony in any world apparently responds by freezing him out. So he goes along in silence, allowing that to end the conversation.
They get to the generator without harassment and Tony gets to work, but the deep basement is dark and feels abandoned. Steve stays near his unfortunate companion, keeping guard while Tony talks to--himself? It doesn't seem like himself, but Steve can't tell. He only interrupts when he hears something else: the scratching of nails against a hard surface. Larger than a dog. Heavy.]
drinks in the suffering
They get to the generator without harassment and Tony gets to work, but the deep basement is dark and feels abandoned. Steve stays near his unfortunate companion, keeping guard while Tony talks to--himself? It doesn't seem like himself, but Steve can't tell. He only interrupts when he hears something else: the scratching of nails against a hard surface. Larger than a dog. Heavy.]
Something's coming.