[Gene continues to smile nastily. He hadn't meant it in a snotty way, but if that was how Stark was going to take it...!] We might not be in a position to see about it. Like it or not, Stark, we have a common enemy now. [Again. He sighs, his shoulders slumping.] I'm willing to put this conflict aside if you are. I...

[He swallows again, putting a hand on the back of his neck.] I want to start over.

[Aw, lookit him, trying to be the bigger man.]