She let him retreat as far as he needed, understanding his actions and willinginly giving him the space he so required. Unless he went to leave her entirely, she would remain firmly in place, because he needed to understand why she made the decision.

Tasha watched him process everything coolly, gently tilting her head to the left. "It wasn't easy...at least, this part isn't. But it's necessary."

She wasn't one to fret over what others thought of her, but she did value trust, and if her team couldn't trust her while out in the field or when she took a place at their side, than what was the point?

"You were the only one I wanted to tell. Who I trust enough."

Nat cast her eyes to his feet and stared, "Clint..." but could't finish.