"I was outvoted," he mutters and naturally Tony had started in once he'd refused to go. "And they talked me into coming. I didn't expect them to go this far."

He shakes his head, "It's not sympathy." He's just trying not to offend him or insult him.

Steve debates at the question before nodding--he can compromise see? "Sure, I'll have a drink. Something that isn't beer."