[ Honestly, he's not sure if he can build without having panic attacks either, but one thing he is sure of is the fact that having Little Mermaid there calms him down a lot. All she has to do is brush her fingers through his hair or hold his hand and even though he might still be scared or rattled or what the hell ever, just feeling her touch and knowing she's there reminds him that it's okay to just breathe. The sky isn't falling, aliens aren't coming (yet), and- and he's not even going to think about that particular word. All he's thinking about is how he feels safe with her there.

The thought's been knocking itself around in his mind, but it's gradually taking shape into an idea: if he has to leave for any reason and Little Mermaid stays behind, he'll set up security details so that no one can just walk into the house and take her away. JARVIS is already a good first line of defense; it won't take much tinkering for Tony to get the security settings to how he wants them so that Little Mermaid can feel safe in their house. ]

Well, I wasn't going to call up a reporter, if that's what you mean. There's always functions happening, and people who are looking for a charitable donation from Stark Industries. We could easily show up at some fancy dinner wearing shoes that pinch and announce it that way.

There's always people hanging around those things looking for stories to write about. Tony Stark's latest flame, except you're more than that. You're not someone here for one night only.