"Me, and you," she tells him. "You've got the clout to make Klaue think this deal is coming through the highest ranks, but you're still a CIA agent, theoretically taking orders from the higher ups. He'd love to embarrass someone with your record and standing by forcing you to make a deal with him."

She reaches to flip through the report, landing on the team she's identified. "I've recommended a team of field agents and analysts here."

Butter wouldn't melt in her mouth as she continues. "I also recommend including Sergeant Barnes. There's no doubt the Avengers have a vested interest in the sale of black market vibranium, and he's the only one whose identity as an Avenger isn't public yet."