It's selfish of him, he knows it, but just for a few minutes he lets himself be selfish. He holds on to her, breathing in her warmth, feeling her weight against him and her shape in his arms, and reminds himself that she's alive, she's safe, she's okay.
And will be okay, too, even without him. Maybe even better without him, once he's gone. She has friends, family, people who care about her - including Natasha - she'll be okay, even if he's never able to leave Wakanda again.
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And will be okay, too, even without him. Maybe even better without him, once he's gone. She has friends, family, people who care about her - including Natasha - she'll be okay, even if he's never able to leave Wakanda again.
Slowly his breathing steadies.