[Natasha's all business as she steps through the portal, the change in her posture evident from the relaxed way she'd been lounging in her apartment. A quick visual assessment of the apartment shows her...well, pretty much exactly what she would have expected, to be honest.
She holds one hand up, a gesture of understanding at the Doctor's protests. Only to pause and shoot Loki a withering look at his offer. Her voice is all banked amusement and disbelief.] Literally holding a gun to someone's head has never helped de-escalate a situation.
[Turning her attention to Selvig, Natasha puts her free hand on his arm, a half smile at her lips.] Dr. Selvig, I think you know me well enough to know that I wouldn't endanger you, and the fact that I came through first with a gun means that he doesn't have me here against my will. Right?
[There's a momentary pause - the text is only half typed as the doctor reluctantly looks up at Natasha. All of her long years of training mean that her response is natural, this calm reassurance reads real right down to her core. She nods her head subtly until he finds himself nodding too.]
Exactly. Look, the least he can do for you after New York is make things right in your mind. It'll make it easier for you to continue your research. Easier to sleep at night. Wouldn't that be nice? [Her hand gives the doctor's arm a gentle squeeze as he shoots a quick, nervous look at Loki before reluctantly nodding his head again.]
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She holds one hand up, a gesture of understanding at the Doctor's protests. Only to pause and shoot Loki a withering look at his offer. Her voice is all banked amusement and disbelief.] Literally holding a gun to someone's head has never helped de-escalate a situation.
[Turning her attention to Selvig, Natasha puts her free hand on his arm, a half smile at her lips.] Dr. Selvig, I think you know me well enough to know that I wouldn't endanger you, and the fact that I came through first with a gun means that he doesn't have me here against my will. Right?
[There's a momentary pause - the text is only half typed as the doctor reluctantly looks up at Natasha. All of her long years of training mean that her response is natural, this calm reassurance reads real right down to her core. She nods her head subtly until he finds himself nodding too.]
Exactly. Look, the least he can do for you after New York is make things right in your mind. It'll make it easier for you to continue your research. Easier to sleep at night. Wouldn't that be nice? [Her hand gives the doctor's arm a gentle squeeze as he shoots a quick, nervous look at Loki before reluctantly nodding his head again.]