Andrew shifted in his seat uncomfortably at Hazel's silence, watching as the tea was refilled and quietly detesting that he had nothing similar to do with himself to fill the now-rather-awkward atmosphere. To be fair, he usually wouldn't dream of simply coming out with it the way he had, but he figured there was a first time for everything, and she seemed the least judgmental person he'd met since his transfer.
Yes, I'm sure she's not the least bit alarmed, Andrew. Completely normal thing, you just told her. Idiot.
'I took a chance.'
Right. And you're usually so good at coping with those.
Ignoring Fenrir's last words, Andrew reluctantly looked up to meet Hazel's eyes again, smiling bashfully and nodding in understanding as she explained her trepidation at hearing his confession. He shrugged, lifting his newly-refilled cup as a sort of silent apology, before smiling genuinely and taking a sip.
"I'd, uh, I'd like to put your mind at ease by letting you know that I'd never hurt you, or anybody, here at SHIELD. Either directly or indirectly. The demon and I, we have a..." He struggled for a word that wouldn't exacerbate the already astoundingly difficult situation, "...an understanding, really. He wouldn't, he won't, that is to say..."
He laughed a little at himself, shaking his head before giving the young woman another apologetic but grateful glance. "I just fly the planes." He grinned, laughing again and throwing his hands up in mock surrender. "If any heavy lifting or dirty work needs doing, then, well, Fury's more interested in him." He patted his chest gently, looking out onto the deck of the Helicarrier to distract himself briefly and collect his thoughts.
"But in any case, I...I'm sorry for so bluntly admitting that, for shocking you. I'm really very glad to have met you here like this too, there aren't many environments in which a man can say that to a young woman and have her still refill his tea." He grinned, turning and taking another small sip.
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