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[vdova]

This is Black Widow. Does anybody copy? [ It was, probably, a futile effort. The red haired woman on the other end of the vid looks serious, eyes narrowed just so at the screen. ] Requesting sitrep and possible evac. Location unknown, will wait for further orders. Over.

[ A pause, and she narrows her eyes, eyeing the cam. ] I know this line isn't secure. Whoever you are, if you're listening? You've made a very poor decision, bringing me here.

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[vdova]

There's a new regime? [ Now you've got her interest. ] What can you tell me about them? [ Regimes can be toppled. The newer they are, the easier it is. ]

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[subecho]

They won crown by war. They sought to keep the world without - magic. "Curses." But that work failed, and now they must release sorcery once more. I... do not keep eye on politics. We can ask -


<[ ...yeah, no. ]

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[vdova]

We're not asking him. [ Natasha actually scowls at him for that. ] I can find out on my own.

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[subecho]

...yes, Lady.

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[vdova]

You trust him?

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[subecho]

Only when his interests meet mine. I do not think he would give aid because his heart wills it. But he might now, because he is captive here, and we make good weapon.

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[vdova]

And that makes you trust him.

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[subecho]

He is Loki. You cannot trust him at all times. If you do, he will do ill only to spite you.

But some times, his word holds its weight.

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[vdova]

Like when he's making threats?

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[subecho]

Does he hiss and spit, as he makes them?

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[vdova]

He did.

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[subecho]

Those are harmless.

It's when he's gentle-faced and speaks them - that is the worry.

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[vdova]

Threatening to use my partner to defile and kill me is harmless?

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[subecho]

He will not carry it out.

[ Sure... ly... ]

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[vdova]

No, he won't. If he attempts to turn Clint into his personal doll again, I will kill Loki myself.

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[subecho]

If it is done, you have blood claim. I understand it.