[Coulson knew that. Of course he did. Coulson knew everything in his file and a few other things besides. The only person who might know more about him was Natasha. And Loki now, after he'd dragged everything from Clint, but he didn't count stolen information when it came to this.
He looks up sharply when he hears that tone enter Coulson's voice, swallowing when he recognises the anger behind the bland expression. He immediately tenses, posture no longer so open and easy.]
You wouldn't be the first.
[It's an instinctive reaction, cruel and so deeply ingrained that it's remained even after so many years. But... but that's not what he means right now. He sighs, leaning forward and running his hand over his face tiredly before he looks at Coulson. He's been sleeping badly and it shows when he's not trying to deflect attention.]
That's not what I mean. You and Natasha, you're the exceptions. Loki... it wouldn't have done such a number on me if he hadn't made me betray the two of you. The people I trust.
[Action] Ow, my feels D:
He looks up sharply when he hears that tone enter Coulson's voice, swallowing when he recognises the anger behind the bland expression. He immediately tenses, posture no longer so open and easy.]
You wouldn't be the first.
[It's an instinctive reaction, cruel and so deeply ingrained that it's remained even after so many years. But... but that's not what he means right now. He sighs, leaning forward and running his hand over his face tiredly before he looks at Coulson. He's been sleeping badly and it shows when he's not trying to deflect attention.]
That's not what I mean. You and Natasha, you're the exceptions. Loki... it wouldn't have done such a number on me if he hadn't made me betray the two of you. The people I trust.