You Need To Keep Both Eyes Open

          “I’m going to go ahead and take that one as a compliment.”

            “Don’t. What are you doing here, Val?”

          “Well, things seem to be as lively as ever.”

          “If anyone knows lively, it’s you.”

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Don’t know much, but I’m not gonna’ hold my breath while I wait for it to happen. You know Hill, I know Steve— I’m sure it’ll take some time given things the past few months.

[just grunts] Two of the most immovable people I know. There’s not a chance in hell they’ll come to an agreement without any outside help.

You know I’m never too busy for you. Besides, big girl pants are easy. I needed to make some adjustments, but — [ Shrugs ] I’m learning how to delegate. 

Adjustments, huh? [He starts to voice concern but snorts in amusement instead] Yeah, I'm sure you're doing just fine. Never knew you to be a pushover.

Oh, yeah? Care to share?

Nothing too important just yet... I'll share when it's relevant. But I see an alliance reforming with the Avengers and SHIELD... What do you know about that?

You been up to much lately? I’d hate to think you’re giving me a hard way to go and you’ve just been in here reading the papers.

I've got a few moves I'm thinking about making.

—Also I forgot to feed the dog last night and it ate the cat’s food. So, uh [rubs the back of his neck], there’s also that.

Christ, no. [holds a hand to his chest in mock disbelief] The dog ate the cat's food? Heavens, your life is just in shambles, you're right. What a crazy week. 

Look, it’s been a crazy few weeks— I’m sorry the internet wasn’t my go-to priority.

There was a time when I could agree with you on that. But in this day and age it's become quite the help as opposed to a hindrance. Tell me about these "crazy" weeks.. 

—uh, didn’t really think about that, honestly.

Do I look like the kind of guy who knows where to buy eyepatches? Besides, it’s not Christmas yet— you’ll have to wait on any gifts.

Oh, you mean they haven't taught you how to use the internet yet? What a shame.

As long as they’re festive enough. I’d hate to seem out of place.

Did you come all this way to tell me you don't have my gift?