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Chapter 8- posted!
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https://archiveofourown.org/works/37407628/chapters/167109499
Chapter 8- posted!
Natasha Romanoff: “Who is he.”
Rebecca Banner Jr.: “Nobody. I don’t want to change schools because of all the reasons I just said.”
Natasha Romanoff: “Does he have dark hair, romantic eyes, look a little dangerous?”
Rebecca Banner Jr.: “This conversation is over. Goodnight.”
Natasha Romanoff: “Does he drive a motorcycle? Cause if you’re going to throw your life away, he better have a motorcycle!”
Natasha Romanoff: “Can you believe her? Can you BELIEVE my mother?!”
Bruce Banner: “I don’t know, Nat. She’s not all that terrible.”
Natasha Romanoff: *slow head turn* *sucking her teeth*
Bruce Banner: *swallowing* “I mean-! By some people’s standards, not mine. Obviously.”
Bruce Banner: “Everyone is invited to our house for Halloween this year.”
Natasha Romanoff: “Somone will die-”
Bruce Banner: “-of fun! We’ll have snacks, music.”
Natasha Romanoff: “Bodies.”
Bruce Banner: “Fake ones.”
Natasha Romanoff: “My nose is so big-.”
Bruce Banner: “-That’s it. I can't do this anymore.”
Natasha Romanoff: “What's wrong?”
Bruce Banner: “The conversation. You need to start saying nice things about yourself.”
Natasha Romanoff: “Make me.”
Bruce Banner: “Fine!” *picks up his coat*
Natasha Romanoff: “No, no, no! I have, uh. Um.” *chokes* “Nice eyes.”
Bruce Banner: *lowers the coat* “AND?”
Natasha Romanoff: *eyes narrowing* “Quit calling the kettle black and sit down.”
Natasha Romanoff: “You can't keep forgetting to take a lunch break, that's not healthy.”
Bruce Banner: “Okay. Thank you for the health advice Miss I-can-live-off-caffeine.”
Do you agree with me that one of the greatest sins of the MCU was to abandon the relationship between Bruce and Natasha? M
Hey M!
Yes! The chemistry between Bruce and Natasha was obvious ever since Avengers 1. They grew as the film progressed from being cautious around each other, to respecting one another for their strengths and contributions.
The best thing that happened between them was Age of Ultron, where you can clearly see that the years working together made them closer. He checks on her, she checks on him. There are layers that have been building since the day they met.
The jabs throughout Infinity War and Endgame, (Natasha referencing how much she knew about Quantum Theory; ‘Only to make conversation’ Come on…who else would she have been talking about that with?)
In Endgame, they still had all of this chemistry. Making jokes about ‘you can’t say things like that’. And Smart Hulk at the end admitting he tried to save her.
Why Marvel didn’t just commit to it is a great tragedy. They could’ve been a dynamic couple.
What continues to infuriate me is ignoring that this was a canon relationship in the materials they’ve put out since.
The characters cared about each other whether the fans want to admit it or not. On screen, they kissed, and admitted to feelings. If not a continued full on romance, a relationship of mutual respect was portrayed going forward.
To ignore even their friendship in this new content is as Loki would say; ‘absurd’
Natasha Romanoff: *watching over a passed out hulk* “Where would we walk? Where we run? If we could stay all day in the sun just you and me. And I could be part of your world…”