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CLINT BARTON.
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I can't shoot her.

[ there's a very clear distinction he makes there. ]

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She's not your partner.

[His tone is flat.]

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She's not a traitor.

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I'm not asking you to shoot yours. If the Natalia I knew shows up, I want her out of commission.

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You know her on sight?

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I'll never be able to forget that face. I've tried.

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And if that face matches up with my Natasha's face?

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Then don't shoot yours.

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I'm not worried about me.

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Are you married?

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No.

[ a breath. ]

Don't plan to be, either.

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Think about this: if someone shot your wife, your kid, your entire world in front of you, would you remember who it was?

I'm not killing your Widow. I'll know the difference.

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Why? Why would she?

[ wasn't it the same for you and her? ]

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[He taught her how to hold a bow. They fought their way into the government's pockets together.

It doesn't count for shit when the woman's a heartless monster.]

Because she was a traitor, and I knew what they wanted to know. I got too smart and too close, and Natalia never cared about collateral damage.

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[ there's a very long pause, clint slowly processing that. ]

I'm sorry.

[ clint tries to pretend otherwise, but he knows what it is to have his life ripped apart. no, it isn't the same as this, but it's still a wreck, what he has to go back to. ]

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It was a while back. I'm past it.

[A breath, then a pause.]

At least tell me if she shows up. Killing her outright's probably a bad idea, but I can at least keep her from hurting anyone else.

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I'll tell you. But if she looks--

[ he swallows back the words, if she looks like mine, becuase that's too honest, even for him. ]

I won't be able to take the shot.

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Do I look anything like you, hot shot?

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You think there's no such thing as exceptions?

[ because wouldn't that be just their luck. ]

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There's exceptions, but I'm gonna count on this one not being the case. I don't really know your Natalia.

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I'm not hedging my bets on this. I got a weak spot, and I know it. You should know it too.

[ if they're partners, it affects them both. clint can't sit on something like that. ]

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Weaknesses and strengths can be one and the same.

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Interesting philosophy to have.

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My eyes? Can't see the way most people do. But they come in handy the way I have to use 'em. Same for... whatever you and your partner are doing that's got you so worked up.

[Because he's never been that attached to anyone he didn't. Well.]

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I owe her a debt.

[ it's the simpliest way to put it. ]

We'll square it if yours ever shows up. Let's hope she doesn't.