[He was learning all the new vulnerabilities of Rumlow's person more and more as they stayed so close together. He suspected that he should know them all too in order to better protect his commander from certain threats. Regardless, he doubted that Rumlow would allow potential threats so close or have the same reaction, but there was no telling how many demons had their own games that they were play and would take advantage of a situation like this. The tail was less sensitive than the horns at least, though it produced a full body reaction.

He knew that pushing too fast, too hard could shut down any possibility of Natalia coming on board, and he would have to be suspicious of her interactions with his commander. They had not worked together apparently, which meant that Rumlow would have to make a good impression and keep the entire business of HYDRA on the down-low for now. The problem was that he knew she was a valuable asset and that she could propel their plans so much faster and further than if it was just him and Rumlow. She was a spy, not just an assassin, which meant that she blended in far better than he did in social situations.

In the end, he served Rumlow's plan and the one that had most deeply been ground into his psyche. They had to be safe and secure. They had to be patient. They had to choose their allies carefully.

The problem was he wanted Natalia. He wanted the stories that she could tell and he wanted to have her calming presence. If she could break down some of his programming, he could finally elevate himself to a partnership level. He just happened to also be attracted to having her company around.]

I understand. I won't give away our plans for the future in Hell; I will leave you to decide when she can be trusted in that regard. I know she can be an asset if employed correctly.

[He shivered at the necking, leaning into the feel of lips against his throat. He hummed his assent.]

You aren't worried about us, are you?