[Regis jumps slightly at the loud sound, startled perhaps as much as the cat was. Astrals, how tense is he? As Tony orders another drink and moves to his side, Regis forces himself to take a deep breath and try to relax. It works...maybe. A little.

Honestly, the weight of Tony's arm on his shoulders probably helps more. He tilts his head back against the warmth and closes his eyes before speaking softly.]

She really does not realize how much she is hurting me. I keep telling myself that, but it is not helping right now.