Romanoff crouched next to Selvig trying to reassure him that none of this was his fault. "It's not your fault. You didn't know what you were doing."
Both of them turned to the side when Stark dropped off Kagome. He didn't leave without explicit instructions though.
"You're to make sure that Loki doesn't get anywhere near her again. Or you'll be answering to me."
Natasha sat there, stunned, as her eyes followed the man as he destroyed the strays around the tower. Of all the time she spent working under the man, and even after he learned the truth about her, not once had he ever spoken to her like that. Tone full of warning, a promise of things she would answer to if she didn't do as he said.
Eyes turned to the young woman that was quickly making her way to the doctor's side. Just who was she to Stark exactly?
"Good, you're awake. How are you feeling?"
Selvig narrowed his eyes, shocked at the young teenager's aura of command as she asked him about his condition.
"Tired, confused and sore all over." he watched as quick hands and eyes assessed his wounds. "But I'm not the one you should be worried about. I built in a safety to cut the power source."
"It's not needed."
Natasha looked towards Kagome, her statement bringing her out of her musings about said girl. "Then you're able..."
"I got... occupied, but to answer your question, yes, I can." the smile the girl wore was cocky... and all Tony, making Natasha come to a startling realization.
AN: I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas! Read, enjoy, and review!