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[shield]

That's what I came here for. They said they'd send me back so I could make it right.

[ He doesn't even know what he'll do when the time comes, how he'll turn things around, but it's like Natasha said — he has to try. ]

Will it help if I tell you what I know? You don't have to go in blind.

[chernyy]

Yeah, that sounds like something you'd do.

And it's okay. Clint filled me in.

[ She adds, ]

I'll be back. Have a promise to keep.

[shield]

Okay, good. I thought he would.

For what it's worth, I think you had the right idea all along. Maybe things could turn out better if we all followed your lead instead of mine. [ Or Tony's, but Steve doesn't talk about all that if he can help it. ]

I guess what I'm trying to say is, trust your instincts. We'll miss you here, but the team needs you more than they know.

[chernyy]

You're too stubborn for that. And I don't doubt you thought you were doing the right thing.

[ Because that's how Steve is. He wouldn't be like that for no reason. ]

Could I ask you a small favor?

[shield]

Of course. Whatever you need.

[chernyy]

Could you keep an eye on Matt for me?

[ She knows he's a grown man that can take care of himself but still. She doesn't want him to become a hermit while she's away. ]