Tony quickly drops his gaze when Gene meets his eyes. He doesn't know what he's going to do if Gene loses himself to Malicant again. Will it be easier to do what he needs to do the second time around, or harder? He hopes he won't have to find out.

He's tense as Gene takes the rings, but several seconds pass, and nothing happens. Gene puts the rings back on, and— still nothing. Tony relaxes slightly, and gives Gene a tentative smile.

Maybe they'll be okay after all.