She winced slightly, though he didn't actually hurt her - more in anticipation, as she felt the inhuman strength of the squeeze. Like Steve. And that just made her chest hurt even more.

The sight of the smile helped, though, and she returned it wryly. "I'm afraid I wouldn't know the first thing about how to help with that. However, if you need a place to stay, I do have quarters of my own, and I'm not above asking my roommate to vacate the premises if you need some privacy."