[ Natasha doesn't approach. She's glad, in some way, that this situation is manageable — cruelty doesn't run deep in her veins but she has two scars burning fear into her skin because of the Soldier. Autonomy is just as important as self preservation. ]

Steve.

[ She repeats. ]

HYDRA conditioning is strong. Right now, what he needs is neutrality and order, or you're going to make the splitting worse. [ She doesn't do James the disservice of stepping away, pretending like he doesn't exist and speaking in hushed tones. He does know; he just doesn't remember. Natasha, she's just intimately familiar with the way this all works. ] We'll do a scout outside. Both of you need air.