[A few days ago, plus or minus the time Steve was unconscious, but let's not talk about that just yet.]

I think you also said "whatever it takes". And what it took was me using the Infinity Stones to turn Thanos and his alien army to dust. And I was okay with that! Someone had to do it, you know?

[He sets the glass down again and holds up a finger.]

What someone did not have to do was tackle me to the ground [he may be exaggerating a bit here] and try to end up like goddamn Anakin Skywalker. And by someone, I mean you, in case we aren't entirely clear here. I didn't need to be saved by a knight in shining armor.

[He didn't want to be saved. He's not sure he does now, either.]