I die. I am dead from how good this story is. This is a perfect little gem, with so much richness in each line that I can't stand it. I love the little details you put in, and the description of the circus setting is so perfect, and the characterization...well. It's just exactly right. Natasha needing someone to fly with after being shackled by SHIELD - nice people but no flair, you know?
Thank you, secret Santa, for such a perfect story.