If it helped, Coulson really wasn't here because of SHIELD, not that SHIELD had gone public again just yet. He understood Steve's desire to protect friends. Coulson felt the same way. Though the difference between them was, he signed the accords along with the rest of SHIELD, much to his own dismay.

Coulson noted the slightly more relaxed stance with some relief and his smile reflected as much.

"I figured it's time to start telling the truth."