Re: AoS 1.11

[sonofcoul]

Well, they do say to be careful what you wish for.

You wanted to know, and so did I. We got what we wanted, and it was never going to be pretty. So moving forward is the only option. It was the only option there was ever going to be.

I'm not going to drop it, obviously, but there are always going to be other problems that need attending to and I'm not going to let them slip just because of... well, you know.

So basically, one step at a time. I'm good for it, and I know you are too.

Comments

[debts]

Coulson.

[sonofcoul]

Agent Romanoff.

[debts]

[ There's a pause, almost like she's taking the time to weigh her words. ]

If I knew—

[ Not we. ]

[sonofcoul]

You didn't. Not knowing, at least, puts you in a lot of company.

[debts]

Don't tell me that's an occupational hazard.

[ She'd know. ]

[tasernanny]

At least we're not a robot.

[sonofcoul]

I suppose that's a plus.

[tasernanny]

We were worried about that for awhile. The truth isn't any better but we're still human.

[sonofcoul]

Never particularly bought in to the robot theory on this end. But the truth is still more than a little startling. And horrifying.

[tasernanny]

It shows the lengths SHIELD will go, which makes me wonder why we're so important. We're just one agent. Sitwell could do our job. Why us?

[incrediblebanner]

[Right, so. Bryce didn't really know Coulson well. Barely at all, actually.]

If you... want to talk. [How to put this.] I know a little of what it feels like when death spits you back out again.

[sonofcoul]

I'll let you know.

I think I have some digesting to do first.

[incrediblebanner]

Understandable.

Any time you're ready.

[sonofcoul]

Thank you for the offer.

[incrediblebanner]

You're welcome.

[chickfury]

[ Don't mind her. She made the whole "he can never know" thing quite clear.

She's actually sort of pissed you found out.]

[sonofcoul]

Did you really think something like that could keep hidden forever?

[chickfury]

Whatever you think you know Coulson. You don't.

Making a judgement call on half-truths isn't the way to play this. [ In other words. She hoped. They all had hoped.]

[sonofcoul]

No, you're absolutely right.

Could I have the other half if it, then?

[chickfury]

You weren't meant to find out the first half. At all. Giving you the second would only add fuel to the fire.

Trust the system Phil. It's in your best interest.

[busdriver]

[One step at a time.

Don't think she didn't catch that "moving forward" and hear the echo of her own words.]

Phil.

[If you need anything is just going to sit there between them, unspoken.]

[sonofcoul]

[It went along with the unspoken I know.]

Melinda.

Pretty eventful week, huh?

[busdriver]

[Most people would suggest that he take a break, put himself first for a change. Most people.

But that sounds like a vacation, and a vacation sounds like—

She nods.]

Picking the ops, calling the shots...

Only works with you here.

[sonofcoul]

[The ghost of a smile flits briefly across his face.]

I don't know, it worked pretty well while I was gone.

That said, I prefer being here too.

( where was this notif hiding? )

[busdriver]

That was your risk paying off. [Skye.]

You know you don't have to be fine, right?