He's special. [To Coulson. And to the Avengers, which obviously includes Clint.
And he seems content at first to leave it at that, save for the fact that he's clearly got some restless energy, mulling something over. With a sigh, he slides himself from the edge, disappearing under the surface. And then makes a point to stay under rather than bob to the surface.
It's calmer, under. It's just the muffled sound of displaced water and his own heartbeat. He can see moonlight filtering through, and he tries to sort and align his thoughts so they don't go spinning out of control. Control is the key. Control is a thing he feels like he's very deliberately lacking.
Centers himself the best that he can before his lungs start their inevitable burn, and then kicks back to the surface, arms braced on the same edge he'd been sitting on. Brushes wet hair back from his forehead, takes a few deep breaths. Nods to himself.
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And he seems content at first to leave it at that, save for the fact that he's clearly got some restless energy, mulling something over. With a sigh, he slides himself from the edge, disappearing under the surface. And then makes a point to stay under rather than bob to the surface.
It's calmer, under. It's just the muffled sound of displaced water and his own heartbeat. He can see moonlight filtering through, and he tries to sort and align his thoughts so they don't go spinning out of control. Control is the key. Control is a thing he feels like he's very deliberately lacking.
Centers himself the best that he can before his lungs start their inevitable burn, and then kicks back to the surface, arms braced on the same edge he'd been sitting on. Brushes wet hair back from his forehead, takes a few deep breaths. Nods to himself.
Looks deliberately and calmly at Phil.]
Tell me about Loki.