When Natasha received Stark's call, Nick had already returned. He looked like he had something to discuss with Natasha, but seeing that she was on the phone, he merely gestured to her and went back to his office.
"What did you say? No, no, no, don't come over. In your current mental state, I'm genuinely afraid you'll die at S.H.I.E.L.D... Fine. Tell me what files you need, and I'll bring them to you."
"Why did you suddenly think of this? Fine, it isn't exactly a secret. You came to the right person by asking me. I'll be there shortly, but before that, take care of your own brain. I don't want to see a lunatic who's gone completely insane."
After hanging up, Natasha used her clearance to enter the archives. Before long, Nick appeared in the doorway, leaning against the frame as he asked, "What's going on? Did you find what I asked you to investigate?"
"Relax, I had it ready ages ago." Natasha rolled her eyes. "There isn't much to investigate about Schiller's past. Even without me telling you, you know who he was closest to."
Nick sighed. "It's not that I absolutely have to know. But I at least need to know what connections he has to the Soviet Union before I can figure out how to keep others from finding out. Otherwise, if it really gets dug up, who benefits?"
Natasha rummaged around inside until she found a stack of documents she had clearly prepared in advance. She walked to the door and handed them to Nick, then reached out to take them back after letting him glance at them.
Nick scanned the files and wore an expression that said, Just as I thought. Then he glanced at Natasha and asked, "Who do you want to give