[But there wasn't much left to it, but to be teased mercilessly.]
[There's a level of gratitude, that she would even think to say anything on his behalf, even if it wasn't for him, and yet, at the same time....]
It's okay if he thinks of me as a threat. If he's prepared. [Pause. Very heavy pause as he looks down at his mug.] In fact, it might be safest if he did.
[His eyes lift to Natasha's.] If most people did.
[Did he want to be one? No. Did he want to be seen as one? No. Was he under any illusions in Hell, though? Also no.]
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[But there wasn't much left to it, but to be teased mercilessly.]
[There's a level of gratitude, that she would even think to say anything on his behalf, even if it wasn't for him, and yet, at the same time....]
It's okay if he thinks of me as a threat. If he's prepared. [Pause. Very heavy pause as he looks down at his mug.] In fact, it might be safest if he did.
[His eyes lift to Natasha's.] If most people did.
[Did he want to be one? No. Did he want to be seen as one? No. Was he under any illusions in Hell, though? Also no.]