[Steve manages to make a real comment even during the danger. It's just something he's always done, and Tony hasn't been chatting like he's used to. He almost wants to give the man a reason to talk.
But the crash has him on alert again, listening to the noises, and, now that Tony mentions it, Steve realizes there are distinct patterns in the scratches.]
lies i always count ALWAYS
[Steve manages to make a real comment even during the danger. It's just something he's always done, and Tony hasn't been chatting like he's used to. He almost wants to give the man a reason to talk.
But the crash has him on alert again, listening to the noises, and, now that Tony mentions it, Steve realizes there are distinct patterns in the scratches.]
Three. They're keeping close together.