— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺.

❝𝖬𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝖾𝗒𝖾𝗌 𝗀𝗈 𝗍𝗁𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗆𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗈𝗐, 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝖿𝖾𝗐 𝗌𝖾𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖿𝗅𝗈𝗐𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝗂𝗇 𝗂𝗍.❞

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

https://t.co/ma3vzU6OB7

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@poisedarachnid — favorite person. She always brings her cookies. And shoos the men away when they start to crowd the poor girl with conversation.

"No take long." Wanda tells the redhead, one glance to Bruce (who scares her most for unknown reason) before she bolts out of the conference room.

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

She’s eavesdropping from beneath the conference room table, while @poisedarachnid is in a meeting with the others.

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@poisedarachnid — beneath the large oak table. Lulu held under one arm to ensure she won't lose the panda bear.

"Hi mimi." Wanda waves shyly when her eyes steal a glance at all the grownups, eyes landing on Maria who gives a warm smile and wave first. The brunette is definitely her second —

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@BlackWidowNatty — whimper being heard at the loss of physical contact. But she focuses on the play-doh set after a second or two.

There's a fake oven and all sorts of shapes to make the play-doh look like pieces of food. "Whatchu want to eat, Tashy?"

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@BlackWidowNatty — wrong. Not that Wanda wasn't appreciative of all the toys and things. It just isn't how her trust is earned. That takes time and a world of patience. Except for Nat, who'd been an exception for reasons even Wanda didn't know.

The girl sits down at her little table, a little —

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@poisedarachnid — referring to the red panda that she'd given that name.

It was much easier to pretend her stuffed friend was asking for things. Rather than do so herself. That way it wouldn't hurt so much, if she were rejected or ignored.

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@poisedarachnid It makes Wanda a little uneasy to know there are several other adults around them. But at least none of them can see her from beneath the table. Too many eyes on her would likely cause a panic attack.

"Lulu says she wants a peanut butter sandwich and cookies!" She responds, —

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

Wanda merely nods at the correction given. She doesn't feel like imitating it, but will try to do better next time. If only to make Natasha happy and proud of her.

"Want the food set, please." She requests after a long moment. Tony had bought her a bunch of play-doh sets.

[Natasha Romanoff @BlackWidowNatty]

Nat chuckles and nods her head. "Play dough, baby." She gently corrects the little one. She know's Wanda still had some trouble with certain English words. She remembers when she was first learning, she would forget many words too.

"What colors would you like, sweetheart?"

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

Her arms and legs immediately wrap around the redhead. She's much smaller than other kids her age. More like the height and weight of a toddler. But they are working on getting her to eat more, slowly but surely.

"Mm.. the color dough stuffs?" She can't think of the name.

[Natasha Romanoff @BlackWidowNatty]

Nat smiles and gentle runs her fingers through the girl's hair. "Of course, little one. I always have time for you."

She carefully picks up the little redhead and places her on her hip. "What should we do today, hmm?"

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@poisedarachnid — so questions than answers. It's hard to remember so many rules and talks given. Especially while so focused on avoiding most the others, especially the men. They remind her of the bad guys from HYDRA.

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@poisedarachnid Wanda pulls her stuffed red panda against her chest. She's kept it in arms reach ever since Natasha gave it to her on her first night there. It's one of the few things that's just hers — and hers only.

"I could hear things that are too scary for little ears?" She more —

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

There's a cute little huff and a bottom lip jutting out in the form of a pout. She hates not being old or big enough to do what the grownups do. It's no fair.

"Can you at least play with me, Tash?"

[Natasha Romanoff @BlackWidowNatty]

"I know baby, but this is dangerous and I don't want you to get hurt." She kneels down in front of the little one and tucks a piece of hair behind her ear.

"I promise, when you get a little older, i'll show you how to throw knives like I do."

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

|| heating up some food real quick

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

There’s a gasp and then a deep frown. Wanda having just been about to try and do one of the tricks Nat does, like spinning it in her hand.

“But… it’s pretty! I likes it, Natty.”

[Natasha Romanoff @BlackWidowNatty]

"Oh no!" Runs after the little redhead and gently takes the knife away. "That's not for little hands."

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@poisedarachnid — adults.

The child gasps when Nat’s head lowers, Wanda knowing she’s been caught. Even though she tried her best to be stealthy and quiet

“I… I wanted to be with you, Tasha.” She frowns, instantly worried she’ll be in trouble and Natasha will scold her. Maybe even punish her.

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

@poisedarachnid Wanda is still scared and hesitant around the others. She’s only been living at the compound for a few weeks.

Natasha is the only one she trusts and let’s take care of her. And that’s why she tries to be near her at all times, even during important meetings just for the —

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

She’s found one of @BlackWidowNatty’s knives.

[— 𝖶𝖺𝗇𝖽𝖺. @WlGGLYWOOS]

Wanda is nervous. Natasha and Pepper are the only two people she feels safe around. But they are both busy…

She reluctantly crawls out from under the table. Her stuffed elephant tucked safely beneath her arm.