He does need to find people he can trust here, and there is no denying it for Adam. But there is something of a rarely seen thin smile on Adam's face as he watches Natasha come back with her drink.

He reaches his hand to his bearded chin and he strokes it with his hand. "I've been reading the megalomaniac handbook, and rule number one is. Be sure to inform everyone of your intentions in detail in order for the hero or heroine to have enough time to defeat you."

The smile fades and he rests his hand back on the table. "But you're right, I was the one looking for an ally."

ooc: And feel free to drag Adam into the food fight. ;)