( once the horse starts walking it does get some little friendlier. Or more intimate at least since Tony realised that just holding onto the saddled wasn't providing as much stability as he was hoping, which was why his hand moved up to Loki's hip, fingers curling into the fabric there. This is definitely one of the most awkward situations he's been is lately. It's just going to end up filed under: why and what is my life. There are quite a few things in that folder.)

True. And I suppose you've seen a lot when it comes to that kind of thing. What I know of black hole research is probably miles behind you.

(there was a thoughtful pause there, Tony just letting his mind wander for a moment.) So what kind of people do you have working with you trying to figure it out?