Ooo, interesting look through Natasha's eyes! I like the idea that Clint wouldn't want to say anything when he can't hear what he's saying and Natasha thinking that giving Clint that huge hug at the end 'embarrassing' if it was a permenant thing. Also tht she doesn't see the need to speak if Clint can't hear her, matching herself to him.

The smile he offered was anything but hopeful. She considered it a challenge. She was good a challenges. I love how determind Natasha is and that they way this paragraph sits could mean that she considers making him smile a challenge, making him hope a challenge, or making it work a challenge.