( there's an abrupt snort of laughter at her question like it pleases him, deeply and inherently, for reasons he does not elaborate. instead— ) Winter Soldier? Now, I know he exists in your world, 'cause I spoke to him here.

( but that's not important. food's important— )

That's what I said. ( incredulous and vindicated all at once, like yelena agreeing with him is precisely what he needed. ) All I did was say "it feels late", and you just said "eat some more egg rolls, Barton", like there's some correlation between the two. Like I'd be unhappy about eating more egg rolls.

Normally if you want me to shut up, you just tell me to shut up.