"All right," Natasha says, mostly to fill time before she answers. She turns the situation over in her head, considering what they can do and what she should do. It occurs to her that she should probably turn the girl over to someone. One of the people who passes for the law in their community. She never really considers doing that, though. She knows how that ends, and it's no good for Alex. Probably not that good for her, either. It would draw attention that Natasha doesn't welcome.

After a moment of silence, she frowns in surrender. "In that case, let's get you off the street before you get made. We'll take you to my place for now."

Even if anyone knew to look for Alex with Natasha, almost no one knows where she's staying anyway.

She takes a step closer, meeting her eyes, searching her face for argument. "We can figure out what to do with you after that once we're out of sight."