Fury stood before the Avengers, hands firmly on his hips. "Now, when I give you this order, understand it is coming not only from the Director of SHIELD, but from someone who cares a huge damn amount about you guys." His expression is intense and serious as he speaks. He looks them all over seriously, making eye contact with each member of the team.
The avengers look away, somewhat uncomfortable with such open affection. Each had their own reasons.
Fury swallows down a sigh and continues on. "You all have been though a lot in your lives, and concernedly, you all seem to have trouble taking care of yourselves… for whatever your reasons."
"Now, that is something that cannot be allowed to continue, what with the world so often relying on you. And I know no amount of pep-talks or team building 'feel good' sessions are going to amount to any change in your lack of self-care. So matter will be taken outside of your own hands." He ignores the dark looks some of the team were sending his way.
"Your lives are too inconsistent to rely on scheduling your healing time, and I don't believe that any one of you can be trusted to actually heed a reminder in a calendar to take time for yourselves. So, either myself or another high ranking agent, such as Agent Hill, will come around and call time for you lot to take care of yourselves… until there is such a day on which you do so for yourselves."
He pauses, giving them all another long looking over. Mentally pleading with them to concede to this, just once put aside their stubborn tendencies and follow an order that would actually do them good. He knows it's a steep ask. But this is a fight he is willing to out-stubborn them in. He knows how much these people need someone in their corner. "This starts today, Avengers. Understand, this is an order, not a suggestion. Now…"
"I order you all to get into the pre-made blanket fort with adjacent couch nest. And cuddle each other. Move it!"
He watches as the Avengers slowly move towards the blanket fort and smiles.
End