[ It may not be considered a hardship on Natasha's end, and yet somehow Steve's still shocked when she throws her arms around him with little hesitation. She's never shied away from physicality the way that he might; she'd even kissed him in the middle of a crowded mall at one point because it was what had to be done.
Still, he appreciates that she wouldn't think twice about embracing him, soaked as he is, to make sure that he doesn't get completely tapped out on Chroma. His own arms slowly lift up to return the hug as he leans back onto his haunches, and he coughs a few more times before he finally catches his breath. ]
It... I saw something down there. Someone. Multiple someones. Friends of mine who're dead.
[ That's probably all he needs to say by way of explanation. Natasha will understand what kind of effect that would have on him, and why. ]
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Still, he appreciates that she wouldn't think twice about embracing him, soaked as he is, to make sure that he doesn't get completely tapped out on Chroma. His own arms slowly lift up to return the hug as he leans back onto his haunches, and he coughs a few more times before he finally catches his breath. ]
It... I saw something down there. Someone. Multiple someones. Friends of mine who're dead.
[ That's probably all he needs to say by way of explanation. Natasha will understand what kind of effect that would have on him, and why. ]