"Everett Ross?" Steve says as they walk into the room, with mixed surprise and chagrin. "Why the hell – "

"Because he knows Madripoor, Captain," says T'Challa, rising from his seat. At the table, Nat smothers a tiny smile. "He knows the mission. And he knows Sharon Carter and her methods." The king of Wakanda gestures to two empty seats at the table. On either side of his, Nakia and Okoye watch, tense and anxious.

"Shuri is in the lab, making preparations," he explains as he sits back down. "But will join us by conference call."