You're sitting outside the new compound, you can hear the voices of Steve, Tony, and Thor floating over to you as they approach. "Well, the Vision's artificial intelligence," Steve says, a small smile on his lips.

"A machine," Tony agrees immediately.

"So it doesn't count." You cock your head curiously, and then Tony adds, "No, it's not like a person lifting the hammer."

"Sounds like someone's upset they can't get it up," You smile cheekily, "Hello boys."

"Lady (Y/n)," Thor smiles in greeting, "If he can wield the hammer he can keep the Mind Stone. It's safe with the VIsion and these days safe is in short supply."

They fall silent for a moment before Steve continues, "But, if you put the hammer in an elevator…"

"It would still go up," Tony finishes.

"Elevator's not worthy," Steve concludes.

"I'm going to miss these little talks of ours," Thor grins.

"Well not if you don't leave."

"I have no choice. The Mind Stone is the fourth of the Infinity Stones to show up in the last few years. That's not a coincidence. Someone has been playing an intricate game and has made pawns of us. But once all these pieces are in position…"

"Triple Yahtzee?" Tony offers.

"You think you can find out what's coming?" Steve asks.

"I do. Care to join Lady (Y/n)? I could use another capable warrier at my side."

"Thanks Thor," You tell him, "But I've got business here. Send me a postcard though."

"Fare thee well," Thor says and then flies up into a beam that appears, leaving a scorched circle of grass.

"That man has no regard for lawn maintenance. I'm gonna miss him though. And you're gonna miss me."

"Yeah, yeah," You tell Tony, "I'll cry myself to sleep tonight."

"You sure you won't stick around? Help me whip these grunts into shape?" Steve asks you.

"I'm not an Avenger Steve. I don't belong here."

"Is this about what Ultron said?"

"No. But he wasn't wrong. I'm not a hero. I wasn't brainwashed into doing what I did. I just did it. I've killed so many people."

"So have I."

"In a war," You correct him, "For the greater good. I did it for the people you went to war against. I'm a bad person."

"You're not," Steve replies firmly, "I know you're not. It doesn't matter what you did. This could be a fresh start. Stay."

"I can't just start a new chapter before the previous one is finished," You remind him, "He's the one who deserved freedom, not me. Nothing matters until he's safe," You take a deep breath, "I'll be in touch."