[ He tilts his head in concession at that, because fair enough. Sam's not really sure he could answer that, either, even if he has done a lot of thinking on the matter. He quirks a little smile when Steve glances up, letting out a quiet huff that doesn't quite manage to be a chuckle. ]

Maybe just a little. I know you didn't ask for this, and maybe I'm not someone you’d want in your life if you had a choice, but... I'd like to be.