What was it with all of these people saying the same thing? Just 'bad things happening to good people' - as if it wasn't within the power of people to change that. Just because it took collaborative work didn't mean it couldn't be stopped. She bit her lip, now glaring.

"They don't have to happen. The wheels don't have to keep turning. It's just a matter of wanting it bad enough. But, you're right, it's out of the control of any one person. Clint isn't going to fight with you, I'm not going to let him. But, that doesn't mean you should try to antagonize him, which I know you're good at."