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Zach’s eyes went wide, “I’m practising my magic act, it’s a knife throwing act I wasn’t trying to kill the dummy!” he said, gesturing emphatically at the knife which had embedded itself into the dummy’s shoulder, “Granted this isn’t one i’ve done before and that wasn’t supposed to happen.”

He eyed the woman for a moment, “At the risk of being vulcan-death-grabbed or whatever it you scary types can do… wanna lend a hand?” he asked, “Quicker I learn this the quicker I can get a new part added to my act and should the need arise I could easily go for a death blow.”

He’d never killed anyone before but he figured that wouldn’t do his ‘badass’ point total any favours. 

“Plus, if you do I can offer bribes which include but are not limited too, tickets to said show, meeting a tiger, elephant or doves, free magical doorways to anywhere you wanna go and best of all, the pleasure of my company.” he said with what he hoped was a charming grin.

Nightwing smirked, eyes dancing with amusement, although it was hard to read underneath a domino. It wasn’t until she spoke up that he realized he’d been narrating his way through this building’s operating systems. Apparently old habits die hard. Looking up from the security system he was currently hacking into, he finally met the Widow’s gaze, and gave her the full Grayson Megawatt Smile,even going so far as to throw in a wink for good measure.

“You know, something tells me you’re not being genuine, but I’m going to go ahead and pretend you are, anyways.”

“What? My pants? Like the pants I’m wearing right now?”

Jason’s hands instinctively dropped to the sides of his pants, where his gun holsters were strapped to his legs. He looked her over, noting that she was fully clothed, and he shook his head, his muffled voice incredulous when he spoke again. 

Dear Russian Granddaughter, 

I worry about you. Not just the lifestyle choices, but you. You were raised and trained to stay alone, to kill without question, and to freeze yourself from emotions. You’ve grown, Natasha. From a mother’s standpoint, I can look at you and see growth. I hope you see what I can. I hope you feel the same pride that I feel. Because you, my dear, you are limitless. And you are stronger than the quips and sarcastic remarks. You will power through everything. I have four grandchildren; Sharon Carter, Elizabeth and Nathaniel Peterson. And you. You’re part of my family now, Natasha. You’re morally obliged to now attend all family functions. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Nathaniel’s birthday… the whole shebang. I love you as a granddaughter, but also consider you a close confidante. You will have my shoulder to lean on when you’re weary, and myself behind you when you find yourself in need of a partner to watch your back. 

“I’ll drink to that.” 

She raised her glass, clinking it gently against the red head’s, her movements a little too sloppy for the usually graceful woman. Without waiting for another toast, Carter gulped down her drink, her lips pursing at the strength of the alcohol. She was always more of a scotch girl, but it was whiskey that they chose for tonight. The quickest way to get the memories out of their heads, it would seem. 

Everyone lost someone, and there was no disagreeing with that fact. But on the anniversary of deaths, waking up on the day that her husband had passed from her life… it just reminded her that some wounds could still be raw. She had no idea who Natasha was mourning today, but when Peggy sent out the SOS text, she had jumped right on board. It was nice that she was there. Peggy hated drinking alone. 

“We may have been born to die, b-but I’d be lying if I said the guilt doesn’t flair, flair up every day when I realize I’m still breathing and he’s six feet under.” Locking her jaw, Peggy reached out for the bottle and poured them both another shot, her breathing ragged and motions quick as she gulped down the next shot, her hands again pouring out a measure into their glasses. 

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