I didn't just take him at his word, and trust me, I let him know there were a lot better ways he could've let us know and prepare.

But he's also the only one of us who knows of Pheme from before.

[ So, he's uh, kinda necessary, as far as Steve's concerned. But he understands if Clint has some strong feelings about that, since Phil does. ]

You don't have to talk to him, if you don't want to.