[It means more that Steve isn't Coulson. With Coulson, Fitz knows exactly where to search for meaning within the lines. He knows how to get around Coulson's awareness and get things done outside the system. Under Coulson's watch, he was able to sneak off chasing folk legends in the middle east. There's a lot more scrutiny here. Too many of his superiors know who he is.
He listens to the speech, but the words feel hollow and meaningless. Darcy wants to stifle his research, and that can't happen. Abandoning Jemma isn't an option, no matter how many people tell him to do it. It feels like a malicious attack, primarily orchestrated by someone more interested in going over his head than in behaving like a civilized person.]
Thoroughly clear, Sir. It won't happen again.
[Darcy will consider it a win, knowing that he won't stand up for himself around Captain America. He ought to glue her to her chair.]
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He listens to the speech, but the words feel hollow and meaningless. Darcy wants to stifle his research, and that can't happen. Abandoning Jemma isn't an option, no matter how many people tell him to do it. It feels like a malicious attack, primarily orchestrated by someone more interested in going over his head than in behaving like a civilized person.]
Thoroughly clear, Sir. It won't happen again.
[Darcy will consider it a win, knowing that he won't stand up for himself around Captain America. He ought to glue her to her chair.]