[A sigh, there's some frustration in his tone now. He really can't figure her out. But there were signs she still liked him, enough for him to cling to the hope that maybe they could be together.] I didn't kill you, I could have... could've hurt you, too, and forced you to tell me everything. And I'm letting you stay here, this is nicer than one of those cells. What else do you want? If I let you go, you'll bring SHIELD back down on me.
[He lowered his voice, looking down.] And then I'd miss you again.
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[A sigh, there's some frustration in his tone now. He really can't figure her out. But there were signs she still liked him, enough for him to cling to the hope that maybe they could be together.] I didn't kill you, I could have... could've hurt you, too, and forced you to tell me everything. And I'm letting you stay here, this is nicer than one of those cells. What else do you want? If I let you go, you'll bring SHIELD back down on me.
[He lowered his voice, looking down.] And then I'd miss you again.