Jesus still believes what he said about the reactor. It's machinery meant to keep Tony alive. It's a tool. An extension of himself, like braces or a metal hip joint. Of course, it's also far more complicated than but Jesus boils it down to substance just as he boils down Tony to substance.

He is a good man, trying to be a great man, living in the shadows of his past. If only Jesus could--

The idea strikes him as Tony is right in the middle of his coaxing and he draws back with wide, happy eyes.

"Do you have a bath?"