Washington, D.C., 2015
MARIA HILL
Hey boss
You know what I was just thinking about?
Remember when we thought it was one of the SHIELD council members who took out Pierce?
And it turned out to be Agent Romanoff in disguise?
BOSS
Of course
MARIA HILL
When Romanoff showed herself
Weren't you disappointed to see her a little?
Like just for a second?
BOSS
…What are you talking about, Hill?
MARIA HILL
I mean no offense to Romanoff
I just thought it was cool that this mature woman in a position of power was also a badass
You don't see that every day do you?
BOSS
Agent Hill
Even if this channel wasn't for important communications only
Even if it hadn't been necessary to take out Pierce by any means
That damn Council let HYDRA fester in their midst
Do you think we could trust any one them to save our seats, let alone our asses?
MARIA HILL
Of course sir
Sorry sir
BOSS
But hell yeah, an ass-kicking old lady would have been dope