You could say that. Sort of. [ Even if they strove to stop wars before one actually started. The battlefields she'd walked - or limped - off of had been more than enough for her. ] If a conflict gets to the point that they're calling my team in... well, it's usually a heartbeat away from all-out warfare.

[ They'd evaded it so many times. Mostly. The Chitauri. Hydra. Ultron. Thanos. One wrong move could have - and had - cost them everything. ]

It doesn't get easier. [ Her voice is quieter now as she strokes a hand along Hilda's spine, letting her take comfort. ] It's always hard, and frightening, and overwhelming, but you learn. Especially from your mistakes. And then try to do better next time.

[ She can tell, by the way the girl clings to her, that she's been holding this all in the whole time. Which is familiar and the opposite she wants for anyone. She tips her head, resting her cheek atop Hilda's head as she gives her a soft squeeze. ] Don't be ashamed to feel what you feel, Hilda, emotions don't make you weak. It just means you're human.