She stated that it was inappropriate and left it at that.It wasn't until after the huge battle for Manhattan had gone down that he took notice. Almost immediately after in fact. They'd walked onto the huge carrier that was Shield's base with a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that was only enhanced by the cheers they were met with. Only Lieutenant Hill hadn't smiled. Even Fury in all his severity managed a broad smile of welcome, a single shout of congratulations. He had known all that they could accomplish, even if they all had doubted themselves. That was what singled her out. His own joy diminished at the sight of her severe expression, compared to the laughter and relief that surrounded her, her pensive frown was more than out of place. He had the urge to make her smile. They had just saved the world, for goodness sake!So he made it a point to approach her and offer her his biggest smile. He dared not touch her like he would any other soldier. A clap on the back didn't seem like it would be accepted. Not when her rigid body screamed 'Don't Touch'. So he smiled and made some inane comment about how good it felt knowing they had stopped the end of the world. She'd arched an eyebrow in inquiry."Yes sir, I imagine it might." Still, she did not smile. Not even a polite raise of her lips. It made him a little uncomfortable."Are you going to celebrate?" He was an idiot to still be trying to make conversation. It was clear that she did not welcome his presence by the annoyed little sigh she exhaled."Celebrate, sir? New York has seen significant damage, not to mention the amount of deaths brought on by the Chitauri and Loki. This will take a long time to recover from. I see no celebration in that.