[There was no hesitation in pressing his head towards Rumlow's hand, the scrape of nails against his scalp lightly. It seemed strange to come to this room for nightmares and receive assurances about an topic that was never too close to his mind until lately when the dreams had become even more vivid and chaotic. He closed his eyes to just feel rather than have to think about seeing and hearing together.]

You have blended in well here, but you never have seemed to forget the objective. That makes you a better leader than many who don't have the cunning or persistence for that.

[Just him. It went both ways. They were a team in all senses, it seemed. He met Rumlow's gaze frankly.]

I will do whatever I must not to fail you. No rules, no choice is too big or small to keep that duty to you. [He nodded his head slowly.] I don't know exactly what I want, but nothing that we have done I have felt any displeasure or regret for.