I know. Doesn't mean I can't hate it.

[His arm tightens around her for a moment, pulling her close. He'd been young when he'd fallen into this life, but she'd been younger, much younger.

He gives her a wry look for that.]

Which part? The heavy lifting or having someone tell me what to do?

Anyone in SHIELD who can't dodge deserves to get hit by one.

[They should be paying him extra for training really.

He made a show of rubbing his arm and looking hurt after she hit him, mock glaring at her.]

Yeah, I must've missed the lecture on 'honourable combat for assassins'.

[He falls silent again, regarding her searchingly for a moment. She's not injured but...]

What about you? I heard you waded into a war. That's not like you.

What did Loki do to you?

[Because she's a spy, not a soldier. Her battlefield is elsewhere.]