[He drops his head to rest his face against the top of her head, lips brushing against her hair.]

Yeah, you're right. Don't get to our clearance level by standing around looking pretty. Although as far as secret alien fighting teams go, the Avengers do look damn good.

I dunno. People tend to be squeamish about knives. I never understood it.

[He rolls his eyes at the teasing and the laughter. See the abuse he has to put up with?] Well, thanks for the moral support there. Don't blame me when he turns his attention to you.

[His smile softens and he leans into her touch.]

Thanks, Natasha.