MELINDA MAY.

"If it was guaranteed that whatever change I made to the future wouldn't create some sort of paradox that made things even worse... then yes. I'd go back in time, find Coulson and convince him to help me spring Daisy from that Orphanage. We'd flee to some remote place where even shield wouldn't be able to find us and I would make sure that we lived out our days in peace, Coulson would never be killed by Loki, and Daisy would grow up safe and unconditionally loved."

"Hand to hand combat."

"More often than I care to admit. After losing someone you loved so deeply, someone you've spent more of your life with than without, to see a version of them in front of you, to hear their voice, their laugh, their nerdy ramblings, to know that you still have those shared memories, and to have that version of them still be a unique source of peace- in this case not being able to feel his emotions. Well let's just say it's easy to forget when it's just the two of you. "

Though the reply was mostly sarcastic even Melinda could hear the warmth and sincerity behind her comment regarding  missing  Daisy. Stepping off the final stair Melinda turned them so that she had better access to the freezer chest located in the far corner of the open space reserved for storage. “ I only just got back state side yesterday, do you know what’s been going on ?  From what I’ve heard I’m not the only retired agent that’s been given orders to report back for duty by tomorrow night.”

“ I’m impressed, I suppose this calls for a celebratory drink. “ 

“ Pepper... I wouldn’t be here if I had any other choice. I know how hard this is for you but no one knows who can be trusted right now and my orders are to ensure that your family remains safe. "

“of course not, however it wouldn’t be the first intergalactic conflict we’ve had to deal with and it likely won’t be the last.”

“I’m all-too-familiar with that fact. It’s just taking some getting used to. ” 

"If you would lift instead of talking we won't have to go before a judge and jury. Don't think for a second that I wouldn't take you down with me. Now grab his legs!"

"You know I had the same thoughts when we had to deal with Sitwell's body. Now lift with your legs! Trust me, this isn't exactly how I pictured my first day back. I haven't even had a chance to unpack."