"Same here." Steve admits with a lopsided grin, reaching back to rub the back of his neck before both hands find their way into his pockets. "Thought I'd head out, get a lay of the land since it looks like most things have been provided for by our hosts."

He pauses, regarding her with a newly assessing gaze. She's got a look about her that reminds him of gals like Hill and Romanoff...and his next door neighbor after she dropped the bombshell about her real job.

Someone, in other words, that might be good to have at his back.

"Wouldn't say no a little company." he offers casually, then frowns a little, realizing that maybe he's out of line. "I mean, unless you're waiting for someone--or something, if you're busy--"