a brand new pest

Post-Chitauri invasion, there is the matter of bridges to consider. Along with Doctor Foster's determined work, SHIELD suddenly develops a sudden interest in having an Asgardian on-call.

For Tony, this means a package of information landing on his doorstep last night, a plane ride to New Mexico this morning.

So Darcy will come back to a man with his weight cocked on one hip, arms folded, waiting in the doorway.

"Darcy, right? The big guy said to tell you not to tase me."