"Depends how you presented it really. I mean, if you reminded Steve of my skills and how much of an asset they are, he might eventually agree after he punched holes in some bags," he replied with a smirk. He could be very useful in the hunt for the Soldier, though he didn't mention that specifically. It was a bit too obvious.

He shrugged, figuring he would be better off with meetings every once in a while to stave off the usual restlessness and inability to concentrate. It was also going to tie him in one place, and he wasn't certain that he wanted to do that. "As long as I have enough concentration to keep myself alive and out of the hands of those who'd like to see me dead, I'm fine with this arrangement."

It definitely wasn't going to be long term. "You know this will be worse if we ever cement the bond, right? How long do you think we can avoid that?" Him, as long as freaking possible.