Fun. [nods absently, unsure if that's the word she would use to describe it.] Practical, definitely.

[and she could be there with him, no matter what. she could be there to literally jump to his rescue if he needs it. to watch his back, because Rhodey is often too busy with the duty he signed up for to make sure his best friend doesn't get himself killed.]

Okay. I mean-- I don't know, I'm not-- I'd need practice, training. And you would still have to be careful and keep me in the loop. [no more slow death by arc reactor, no more pulling away from her because of nightmares, even though she understands the impulse now.]