Ultimately, it comes down to the fact that he trusts her too. They’ve been through a lot together, but it’s not just that. He trusts her to make good decisions.

“One move, for self defense. But it’s-“ His lips thin for a moment before he finishes. “-it’s ruthless.” Steve’s eyes move momentarily down to their hands when he feels hers resting on top of his, but it comes back up to ask this question. “Do you want to learn it?”