”I don’t need someone by my side— and I never asked for you to be there, as long as I’ve got back up. SHIELD is my back up.
I’m fine just on my own, and I sure as hell don’t need you to be so patronising about me finding relative comfort. If you had it you would be the same.”
“Hey, no need to get ansty.
I was merely pointing out that you could do a lot better than SHIELD.
It’s just like Steve.
They’re using you.

I have my comfort back.
My whole comforting thing, was protecting Steve’s ass when no-one else could.
It was being able to watch you grow as a spy, and it’s cool”