Is he aware of this? No, he has no idea, but Slider knows. He's always known there was something about Ice; it took years before he could put a name to it. The man will never get diagnosed, even if someone suggests it to him.
So, Slider adapts to Ice's quirks, as everyone insists on calling them.
Scorching heat and industrial lighting will have Ice clenching his jaw so tightly that Slider can almost hear his teeth crack, so he starts carrying gum on him at all times. Cinnamon specifically because Iceman's a freak like that. Wears shades even though they slide down the bridge of his nose because Ice is more likely to wear his if he sees Slider wearing them too.
Rebuffs any questions about Ice's weird attempt at flirting with Maverick, even when he asks the man, "Really?" after watching him snap his teeth in Maverick's face. Not that the little three-foot warrior didn't enjoy it.
Doesn't comment on the fact that Ice has a habit of walking on his tiptoes whenever he's back in his accommodation, quite frankly, he doesn't think Ice is even aware of the habit.
Gets his haircut at the same time as Ice because he knows it makes the other man twitchy when he's alone, and twitchy does not match up with the cool, cold Iceman persona. But having his RIO in his surroundings provides a distraction, and Slider has never run out of bitchy comments to make, especially when they get that quiet exhale out of his pilot, his best attempt not to laugh.
And he's a selfish man; he revels in watching others get away with a clap on the shoulder or a handshake at best, while he can sling an arm around his Tommy's shoulders without problem. Maybe he'll get a huff, especially if he's sweat-soaked, but Ice never pushes him off.
When another pilot declares that Iceman should be put down in response to a perceived slight, being Ice's resting face, Slider proudly answers, "We tried that; he bit the vet."
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