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[eyeonyou]

[Fury has found himself in possession of a small kitten, currently doing its utmost best to knock all the papers from his desk. don't ask why he has a kitten; it's not important. what is important is he has one, and it is wreaking havoc in his office, and he can't decide whether to shoot it or what because there is a goddamn kitten mucking up his business

you have been forewarned]

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[nestling]

I miss him. Do you think he can come home now?

[eyeonyou]

...no, Ava. He can't.

[nestling]

He's being a hero again, isn't he? That's why.

[eyeonyou]

Your dad is one of the bravest men I've ever had the fortune to know. He's a great man, Ava. Don't you ever forget that.

[nestling]

I won't. I just want him to be brave at home. That's all.

But it's okay. He'll be home soon.

[eyeonyou]

He will be. As soon as he gets back.

[nestling]

Unless he has to see the doctor again.

[eyeonyou]

Well, I'll do everything in my power to make sure he's got a clean bill of health soon as he gets back.

[nestling]

Thank you. It's better that way.

[eyeonyou]

It's what I do, Ava. I make sure your mom and dad are safe.

[nestling]

You have to stay safe, too.

[eyeonyou]

I will. Promise.

[nestling]

I'd be sad if something happened to you.

[eyeonyou]

You shouldn't be worrying about me. I'll be around a long time yet.

[nestling]

Good. I need you to be.

[eyeonyou]

There are going to be times in your life where you'll only have yourself to rely on, Ava. You can't always need other people.

[nestling]

Not now, though.

[eyeonyou]

You don't know that.

[nestling]

.....are you leaving?

[eyeonyou]

It's something you have to keep open as a possibility.

[nestling]

Why? Is my daddy okay?

[eyeonyou]

[silent a moment, then] What would you do if he wasn't?

[nestling]

I don't know. Cry?

[eyeonyou]

Crying won't get you anywhere, kid.

[nestling]

So?