To run from the Soldier was a fool's errand, and none had ever successfully accomplished it when he had been set on their tail. But Tony might be tricked into thinking he had succeeded when he made it as far as the water's edge without reprisal for running, but it was only because the Soldier remained in the tent to look down on Steve Rogers sleeping form for a long few moments.

But the water's edge would be as far as Tony would make it.

The Asset would suddenly be there, like the ghost he was purported to be, flesh fingers curling in the back of Stark's collar to jerk him to a stop and keep him still.