[A meltdown would be entirely understandable in light of this. Steve is far too used to death at this point, which is why he's able to keep his composure. It does help to know that it isn't for good, but Coulson's already been through this once. What will going through it again even do to him, psychologically?
That's something they'll have to worry about a day from now. Jemma and Darcy have to be Steve's concern until then.
He bends down and carefully pulls Coulson's body into his arms. It's already cold, and Steve has to fight not to shiver at the feeling of dead weight against his chest.
He stands up and Coulson's limbs dangle from either side of his hold, but Steve has a solid grip on him. He turns to look at both of them, expression grim.] I'll take him up to his room. You can come with if you want, but you don't have to.
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That's something they'll have to worry about a day from now. Jemma and Darcy have to be Steve's concern until then.
He bends down and carefully pulls Coulson's body into his arms. It's already cold, and Steve has to fight not to shiver at the feeling of dead weight against his chest.
He stands up and Coulson's limbs dangle from either side of his hold, but Steve has a solid grip on him. He turns to look at both of them, expression grim.] I'll take him up to his room. You can come with if you want, but you don't have to.