"Oh, no," she laughs. "I am not cut out for long-term diplomacy."

(It feels nice to be wanted, though.

It feels even better to have done something good.)

It's a relief to finally get back to the main city. Sharon crouches to speak briefly with the children, smiling when they thank her and nodding to their parents before they head to their various homes. "This makes me miss the kids back at the lake," she comments to Bucky, once she's stood up again.

"But at least they're unlikely to be stuck on a mountainside."