[The reminder of having an ally--of having several allies--gives him a little more reassurance about the situation. He's not on his own anymore, he's not struggling to survive every day with people seeking him out and trying to kill him. And hell, even his truce with Stark is a huge step forward. Steve may be gone, but there are still others willing to help him.
So... maybe it's time to actively give back a little. His attempts towards it might be a little awkward at first, but...]
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[The reminder of having an ally--of having several allies--gives him a little more reassurance about the situation. He's not on his own anymore, he's not struggling to survive every day with people seeking him out and trying to kill him. And hell, even his truce with Stark is a huge step forward. Steve may be gone, but there are still others willing to help him.
So... maybe it's time to actively give back a little. His attempts towards it might be a little awkward at first, but...]
You been alright?