He nods as well, presses another kiss to her hair, and pulls back a little - although he continues to hold her close.

"Nat and Sam stayed above," he starts. "We knew he was already there, because of the Snowcat. The plan was they'd be on extraction, looking for you, but in case any of the Soldiers had been activated... we needed them above. I went in with Steve and Tony, and led them to the silo chamber."

There's no humor in his grim expression. "After all, I knew the way."