Natasha's glance his direction is cautious, not sure how to take his response. It's far more complimentary than she would expect from him. Not untrue, though. Neither part.

"I'd to think we have a mutual understanding on that score." Even if she didn't take a place in the Nest, she could still have a place as his ally.

Besides that... they all have time.

"The witches won't have it forever."