[ a little huff out through his nose. the idea of anyone out of Kamar-Taj registering is more laughable than it's worth trying to explain. ]

I'm sure you would. [ but how much to tell? Fitz is from their past. one day, Stephen's present will be his too. there's a complicated chance that telling too much of this story might start a completely different fight - who can tell what of this might carry over, if they somehow make it back?

it's too many variables to account for. he goes with the minimum, the rest needs discussing with the others. it's almost inevitable that he'll tell them eventually, but it still needs talking through. ] I was taken hostage by an alien for an item in my possession. Stark didn't want that item falling into alien hands, so he came along for the ride. The ride being that trip into space I mentioned.

[ short and to the point. there you go. the floor is open for questions ]