[He tilts his head slightly, looking at her as she pulls away. He can feel it now, the distance between them, things he hasn't done yet.
She was elsewhere. Just before Loki's escape. He goes a little pale at that.]
Elsewhere. That's where I was heading when you...
[Any longer and it could have been... he would have...
He stands up suddenly, moving to start stretching in a proper cool down because if he doesn't move, he might go mad. It feels that way at least.]
It's not your fault, Natasha. You can't be everywhere all the time.
[He manages a small smile at that, glad for the change. And he knows he's proving her point about inactivity.]
No point in a weapon if it isn't used.
And hey, maybe it'll be good. Take in a few premieres, dinner at one of those restaurants you need to reserve three years in advance, stay a few nights at the Walford-Astoria, best suite in the place...
...and then go back to SHIELD barracks and order in take-out because I will never be comfortable with that much luxury.
[Action]
She was elsewhere. Just before Loki's escape. He goes a little pale at that.]
Elsewhere. That's where I was heading when you...
[Any longer and it could have been... he would have...
He stands up suddenly, moving to start stretching in a proper cool down because if he doesn't move, he might go mad. It feels that way at least.]
It's not your fault, Natasha. You can't be everywhere all the time.
[He manages a small smile at that, glad for the change. And he knows he's proving her point about inactivity.]
No point in a weapon if it isn't used.
And hey, maybe it'll be good. Take in a few premieres, dinner at one of those restaurants you need to reserve three years in advance, stay a few nights at the Walford-Astoria, best suite in the place...
...and then go back to SHIELD barracks and order in take-out because I will never be comfortable with that much luxury.