[He gives a small smile at the praise, although there's something bitter about it.]

I would have done it myself if I'd had to. I already lost my mind and attacked my own once, Sir. I won't let it happen again.

['Thank goodness' was a mild way of putting it. There had been a lot more swearing on Clint's part.

He goes still when Coulson mentions Loki, expression going colder, emptier. Oh, he can just guess what that involved. He knows what Coulson is asking, even without words. He's willing to hear his side at least.]

I'm compromised, sir. My judgement is impaired.