[Natasha wasn't sure there had ever been a time before, for her. But there had certainly been a few - or more than a few - horrible revelations over the years. Still. She had the skills she had, for better or worse. She might as well use them.] It is. Hard to begrudge people that haven't had that experience, though. It's the whole point of doing this. [To make sure people could lead a better life than she had.

She grinned when he said he wouldn't ask how old she was. Smart man. The grin turned into a laugh when he protested the idea of trying ballet. One hand lifted from the steering wheel and she transcribed a line with it before veering the hand off to the side.] I know. I just took it in another direction. You might surprise yourself, though.