"Church" rubbed his temples in pain...
He finally understood his predicament!
Leaving aside all the terrible consequences, whether or not the bomb was detonated, he was stuck with the label of "Terrorist."
Even if they resolved everything in the end, "Church" figured he probably still wouldn't make it out alive.
The United States couldn't admit that it had masterminded the operation. If they could, they'd even have him silenced...
Russia had to give its people an answer, so no matter what, they'd kill "Church"—the bastard who'd sent a bomb into the Kremlin.
The only thing keeping the two superpowers calm was that Alvin was caught in the middle.
If this big shot, who had led humanity into space, insisted on protecting "Church," things would get awkward for everyone.
That was why the United States still hadn't sent anyone to see Alvin, while Russia had only sent Katya, someone who was "half an acquaintance."
Only Hydra was impatiently sending people to try to kill "Church." As soon as "Church" was dead, the waters would be thoroughly muddied.
Only here, with Alvin, could all the various reports be gathered and sifted through until the general shape of things became clear.
Because Alvin knew the heart of the whole matter: the truth about Sokovia!
Anyone else would have stumbled blindly into a covert battle, only for Hydra to reap the benefits in the end.
As "Church" pondered, an armored Mercedes-Benz pulled up outside the restaurant...
William Hurt, the United States Vice President who was based in New York, stepped out and headed toward Alvin, his expression grim.
The big shot who had granted Duke's wife a pardon and had always worked to maintain a good relationship with Alvin acted as if he were blind...
His eyes swept over "Church" and Katya as though