"I know what politic does to old friends." She says it the way someone might say they know what rain does to a picnic. There's no judgment or rancor in it, just understanding the facts of nature enough not to fight them.

"But it's an easier fight with you on his side, isn't it?" That's the sensible answer, isn't it? Natasha prefers those whenever she can. It neatly sidesteps her feelings. Perhaps the fact she'd rather not have to try to kill him.

Not because she doesn't think she could, but she'd rather not test it. "Shouldn't really be a surprise I'd rather not see more blood on the street."