[ The only way logic would stand a chance was if they didn't constantly find themselves in make-or-break situations that allowed for no time to debate the pros and cons. As it is, Sousa knows he ends up in those situations more often than not, and while he can't begin to guess what kind of things Daisy has run into, he imagines it's more or less the same for her. And anyway, they can't spend their whole lives thinking about what's logical and what isn't. ]

Oh, she is. I'd never ask her to change, but- [ He shakes his head. ] She's too fond of running headfirst into walls in an attempt to get them to move.

[ It's only an expression, but he knows (and so does present company, not that he knows that) Peggy Carter is far too stubborn for her own good. ]

Fair enough. You've had a long day, so let's table this for now. [ And then his lips turn up into a smirk in response to that name. ]

You know, I'd say that's hardly fair. You already have a nickname for me, and I haven't even begun coming up with one for you.

[ It's a tease, plain and simple, but he does his best to put on a mock petulant expression. ]