[Natasha gives it a little while before she looks for Peggy. It would be an overstatement to say that she was actively avoiding her before that—but after the event with the dinosaurs exposed her childhood self, she hasn't been actively seeking out anyone. She kept to herself, shying back from run ins that might have proven awkward until she had more time to process for herself first.
In some ways, she's grateful for the luxury of mental preparations. Small favors.
But when figures she's given herself enough time, there she is. Keeping an eye out. Ready to take advantage of an opportunity when it comes up. In the end, she catches Peggy on the way to the firing range, falling into step beside her as though they just happen to be heading the same direction.]
Hey. Been a while, hasn't it?
[She figures Peggy figured out Natalia and Natasha are one in the same, but only one way to find out.]
Late February
In some ways, she's grateful for the luxury of mental preparations. Small favors.
But when figures she's given herself enough time, there she is. Keeping an eye out. Ready to take advantage of an opportunity when it comes up. In the end, she catches Peggy on the way to the firing range, falling into step beside her as though they just happen to be heading the same direction.]
Hey. Been a while, hasn't it?
[She figures Peggy figured out Natalia and Natasha are one in the same, but only one way to find out.]