( it's a bit of a loaded question. she's alive, but okay? steve's not so sure, and the furrow between his brows says as much. )

She's still wanted by the government. I've been trying to get Washington to pardon her, but...at the end of the day, being Captain America only gets you so far.

( he raises his beer to his lips again and takes another drink. )

I haven't heard from her, and I haven't been able to track her down. Doesn't mean I won't stop trying. ( he leans back, his smile somewhat rueful. ) But it also means we probably won't be going out for coffee any time soon.