[ he acknowledges the touch, surprise working its way across his features, even for as brief as he appears. he's had time to get to know natasha, and it's not often that she initiates contact with someone who isn't clint. he recovers soon enough, giving her a small but sincere smile for the action before he straightens up, more like himself. ]

Not much. I simply wish to know how my companions fair, if they are all right. Would that be too difficult? [ he pauses, head tilting and brow furrowing as he thinks, considers, then adds: ] I believe there is someone Steven was concerned about as well. I do not know their name, but...

[ but he can't just request this to be done for himself and not ask about setting steve's own worries to rest in the process. it wouldn't be fair to him. but maybe he should get their name first to make the process easier, since he's certain that the information won't be easily gotten, even as simple as the request may seem. thor remembers the security levels, knows it's an incredible risk for any agent who dares it. ]