[ there's a huffed sound, almost a laugh but she can't quite get there. ]

Maybe when I hit seven thousand I can retire. The sixth millennium is a tough one. [ absently, she leans her head against the top of natasha's, where she's tucked it in, seeking out that comfort and connection. ]

I know we're a team for a reason, that we all have our strengths and weaknesses and it varies from mission to mission. But it's still my body. Sometimes I just need a break.