It sounded like Eddie needed some encouragement in vanity, or delusion, or both, and was lucky he was with the local expert, except Tony's mouth quickly clicked shut and he had to glance away to shrug off what he may or may not have said about Steve. He talked about everyone that way, didn't he? Even then, he had to say, "I mean, listen, have you met him? He's perfect. You don't know anyone more kind, or graceful, or sure of himself, who personally punched Hitler in the jaw."