Posted originally on the Archive_of_Our_Own at https://archiveofourown.org/ works/1798966. Rating: Explicit Archive Warning: Rape/Non-Con, Underage Category: F/M, M/M Fandom: Marvel_Cinematic_Universe, The_Avengers_(Marvel_Movies), The_Avengers Relationship: Clint_Barton/Natasha_Romanov, Clint_Barton/Phil_Coulson Character: Clint_Barton, Natasha_Romanov, Phil_Coulson, Nick_Fury, Maria_Hill, Tony Stark, Jarvis_(Iron_Man_movies), Jasper_Sitwell, Phil's_family_(OC) Additional Tags: Implied/Referenced_Rape/Non-con, Past_Child_Abuse, Internalized Homophobia, Homophobia, Clint's_childhood_was_no_picnic, Neither_was Natasha's, Angst, Violent_Sex, Origin_Story, Budapest, Phil_Coulson_Has the_Patience_of_a_Saint, Eventual_Smut, Clint_Barton/Phil_Coulson_Get together_story, Podfic, Podfic_Length:_2-2.5_Hours Stats: Published: 2014-06-17 Words: 76 ****** The Way We Really Are [PODFIC] ****** by daroos Summary Phil Coulson was an Eagle Scout. Not everyone knows this about him, but no one is ever surprised to learn it. He tries to take that as a compliment, not a commentary on his perceived wholesomeness or white- bread-ness or whatever. But sometimes, he wants to grab people by the shoulders and scream, “Do you even know what being an Eagle Scout means? I had to learn about citizenship from the mayor! My Eagle Project involved snow removal in three counties! I got a goddamned badge in bugling!!” This work was inspired by The_Way_We_Really_Are by Snapjack The title of this work is taken from The Mountain Goats' song "Against Pollution". All musical elements are from said song. Special thanks to Snapjack who was agreeable to me podficcing her story. It was such a delightful challenge and I hope you enjoy it as much in the listening and I enjoyed in the making. Available as an Mp3: Chapter_1, length 1:08:03 part_2, length 1:24:05 Part 1 Part 2 Please drop_by_the_archive_and_comment to let the author know if you enjoyed their work!