[And he looks right back at her, still absolutely resolute and unapologetic. Then again, that's just the way he's always operated - done what he wanted, and dealt with the consequences, after. Hell, he remembers the way Bucky had looked at him for a long time, after he'd shown up in Europe, six-foot two and built like a tank. Funny, it's the same look he's started getting from people, now. It's a good thing Steve Rogers has never really done things with pleasing people in mind, because he'd be shit at it.

But he sees a lot of potential in Letty. Even if she's not exactly as he says - she could be. Maybe this place can help her be that. He'd like the Barge to be a place that serves its wardens, as well as its inmates, even if it's not really doing either, at the moment.

Of course, when she shakes her head, he laughs - just a little, softly.] I'll... take that as a good thing?

[Either way - no. She can't let him do anything. But she could make his life hell over it, and they both know it.] I do want to run it this way. It's - it'll be easier if I'm not dodging looks that could cut, though, I admit it. [So her support - or at least, not her opposition - would mean a lot.

And at that last part? He smiles, crookedly.] You and me both. But you're right. There's a difference between fearless and foolhardy. And there's a difference between stubborn and stupid. I'm still learning to walk on the right side of it, most days.

[But he still believes this change is right.]

I let them give me that serum because I wanted to make a difference. The thing is, the guy who picked me? He picked me because it wasn't the serum that was really going to make the difference. [And he's had enough time to learn that - or start to, at least.] Does that make sense?