Natasha's fingers stutter.

"My Clint was sent to kill me. He made a different call. Then again, he also makes calls to jump off of buildings and taunt villains daily. He's affectionately both of those names, too. That's why I asked."

It's difficult to keep in mind that they are strangers, no matter how much he resembles her friend. She shouldn't even trust him.


"I take it you and I are not so close as to tease, in your world."