"We're meeting now, aren't we?" In another person, the line would be obviously smooth; here, it's an upbeat observation.

"You can call me...How about 'Sofia'. That's as good a name as any. It's the city where I first saw you," 'Sofia' adds, as if speaking in confidence. "The infamous 'Black Widow'. And I resolved to live my life by your example..."






Her attention snaps sharp. "That was long before you defected to S.H.I.E.L.D."