[For all she's changed since defecting, Natasha isn't always a merciful person. She'd let Bucky kill Pierce in a second if he chose to, if it would make him feel better. That's not really an option here, though, because he's almost guaranteed to revive, and she knows he could easily make Bucky's life a living hell if pushed.
Still, her focus is on Bucky, not Pierce, and she keeps her voice steady and calm.]
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Still, her focus is on Bucky, not Pierce, and she keeps her voice steady and calm.]
We can bring him along.