Why we love Steve/Tony, Part 1 of 2
There is just something about them — it doesn’t seem to matter what universe — but there is something about them that makes us want them to be together. Shipping Steve and Tony gives us a whole range of interactions and character dynamics to draw from.
We love them when they are awkward and uncertain around each other.
How even when they don’t know each other, there is obvious chemistry between them.
We love the way they snark and tease each other...
...their flirting...
...and their playful mocking.
We love how intense they get talking to each other...
...and how the tension ratchets up when they're being antagonistic.
We love the way they take turns rescuing each other...
...and giving rides out of trouble.
We love how they lend a hand, both in and out of costume...
...that they support each other during missions and at home...
...and that when the going gets tough, they’re still there, helping.
We love them because they put feelings aside and fight for what they believe is right, even when it does get personal…
...but they defend each other, too....
...and sacrifice themselves.
In fact, there are so many deep and varied reasons that we love Steve and Tony across the multiverse, we have compiled Slashy Moments List and a Ship Manifesto about all the reasons we love them!
What makes you ship Steve/Tony? What about them inspires you to create? What part of their story do you want to tell?
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