Tony was just one major pout as he was sitting right on top of Bruce's living room table in the little house Bruce currently lived in.

Bruce was more sensible sitting in an actual chair and Pepper was shaking her head slightly as she was drinking tea Bruce had made for them.

"Just typical!" Tony exclaimed. "This place was great, for ones I was having an actually good vacation. And then they had to show up."

Bruce looked kind of nervous, his hands wrapped around his own tea mug as he was chewing on his lip.

Pepper to did seem slightly annoyed. She to didn't really appreciate the interruption to their genuine vacation."If Shield wants to talk to you, they know I will arrange a date for them."

Bruce sighed as he closed his eyes.

"You all right there bud?" Tony asked.

"No." Bruce muttered. "I am internationally wanted… If they start firing at me." he shook. "You only saw the Hulk come out peacefully! You don't know what it's like, when he is nothing but rage! Unable to control his own strength. Oh please." he squinted his eyes shut.

"Hey, it's going to be all right." Tony assured. "Remember what Thor told us when he said they were coming… They wont lay a hand on you. You live here now, under his protection."

"They already knew I was here?" Bruce asked. "How?! And why didn't they come sooner. What was their plans?"

"I got no idea what go through those peoples heads! But I am with Thor, you're not going anywhere." Tony stated just as a knock sounded on the door and a female voice.

"Doctor Banner? Are you home?"

"Oh great, it's the witch." Tony groaned.

"Tony be nice." Pepper asked.

Tony only pouted just as the door knob turned and the door opened slowly to reveal a woman with dark red hair peering inside. Her eyes landed on them and then she smiled lightly. "Well, so the party is here after all." Natasha Romanoff spoke. "Hello again Mr Stark. It's nice seeing you again."

Tony snorted as he crossed his arms.

Pepper shook her head.

"And Ms Potts of course. Doctor Banner, I've been looking forward to meet you." Natasha continued. "Do you mind if I come in?"

"I… Erhm." Bruce was shaking lightly.

"I don't bite, I swear." Natasha informed.

Tony groaned. "Bruce is not a threat as you can see, you can leave now."

"I didn't think he was." Natasha replied then looked up. "Seriously. If he wanted to cause nothing but destruction he would have. But he always does his best to hide and live in peace. He has the power to level cities to the ground but he doesn't. That does speak a lot for his character, at least I would like to think so."

Bruce halted as he slowly looked up, Natasha caught his eyes then offered him a smile.

"Can I join you?" She asked again.

"Ah, yes. Would you like a cup of tea?" Bruce offered gesturing at the pot with tea him and Pepper was sharing.

"That would be nice, thank you Doctor Banner." Natasha replied as she stepped inside and finally took a seat herself as Bruce stood up and moved to the cupboard to find a mug for her.

Tony who was still sitting on the table groaned. "Why are you people here?" he asked.

"To asses the situation Tony." Natasha replied. "Some of the most powerful people on the planet are currently all located here at the same spot."

"So you want to know if we are a threat to you guys?" Tony asked.

"Well, yes." Natasha sighed. "But I honestly more hope we'll be comrades when there is danger." she stated.

"Heh, I for a moment I thought you were going to say we could be friends." Tony commented as Bruce returned with a mug and put it down in front of Natasha, then lifted the tea pot to pour tea for her.

Natasha shook her head. "A person like me are not allowed friends. There is no room for that kind of sentiment."

"Oh… That's really sad. I'm so sorry." Bruce spoke as he put down the tea pot, looking honestly at Natasha who blinked rapidly in response.

Then she shook her head. "No, it's just my reality." she informed.

"That is very sad though isn't it?" Bruce asked as he sat down. "Being alone is a horrible thing. Surely you must have some friends somewhere. Family?" he asked.

Still looking slightly stunned Natasha looked at Bruce, then finally she shook her head. An amused smile playing on her lips. "No Doctor Banner. None of those things were ever an option for me."

"Damn, now I'm almost feeling sorry for you." Bruce muttered.

Natasha chuckled. "Look, let's just talk. It doesn't matter about what. We'll only talk."

"Your way of assessing us huh?" Tony asked.

"Yes." Natasha admitted. "But it might actually also turn out to be enjoyable. Who knows?" she asked. She frowned. "It's odd… Usually I am very good at being impartial. But I do want to like you…. I want you to like me." she admitted.

"Well I got no reason to dislike you." Bruce commented.

"I do!" Tony raised up his hand. Then he halted. "But… yeah. We could just talk. What about the dude you were with. He should join us."

"Clint?" Natasha asked. "I'm sure he will later. According to Thor we will all eat together tonight."

"Oh the Asgardians do that every evening. It's great." Tony grinned. "Wait till you taste their roast, it's legit amazing!"

"Heh, your mood sure changed quickly." Natasha commented.

"I guess I just have to make the best of it." Tony pouted.

"Yes. I suppose so." Natasha smirked amused.