He does actually have his hearing aids cranked up to near max. Trying to catch every movement and sound around him. Kirk's protest had sounded like screaming to him despite the tone.

"I'll introduce you two when everything's all copisetic. Ten minutes. Time me. If it hits twenty then I'm probably dead." Clint tosses his cell to Kirk. "I suggest only calling one of the Avengers. Preferably Steve or Tony, can't really trust anyone these days."

Clint ducked out of sight and started worming his way through the vents and finding a grate, dropping down into the open halls of the facility. He set off towards the command room.