[ She smiles quietly at that, nodding. It's a good outlook Tony has-- rather than being jaded or sorrowful if his affection is not returned, he'll appreciate the friendship for what it is. Who could ever ask for someone more wonderful and understanding than that?

Of course, that being thought... She wants to encourage him, and to let him know that she's there for him, too. ]

He seems very comfortable around you... [ Tony even got him to come back into the party, when he had been close to stepping away! ] I think that--

Just maybe, you're underestimating how much he might care for you in return. [ This, of course, she doesn't know for certain; but she has seen how Gladio seems to laugh and smile and his presence, too. It's much more warm than when he's alone with her. ] I'm saying that you just might have a chance and... I'm rooting for you.