[ It's more or less the answer that Steve wanted to hear, and while it isn't an exact confirmation, he realizes that Natasha can't give him that. Not if she'd been pulled here when they were still in the middle of carrying out the plan. That's the best he can get for now, and he isn't going to begrudge that for a second. ]

Yeah, good point. Well, strange as it all might sound, I'd accept pretty much any option if it would bring everyone back.

[ Chances are that they've already had this conversation from Natasha's end, and he'd rather not retread too much ground, especially since she's likely had to explain this to others already. ]

It's more hope than any of his here had until now, so... [ He dips his head down for a moment, hiding a small smile. ] Thanks.

[ Not that it solves the more immediate problem of them all being trapped here, but it is some kind of weight off his shoulders. ]