He could have, maybe. But pulling Clint into a questionable run to the CIA would have been asking someone else to risk themselves doing something stupid that could possibly get them arrested and thrown into a federal prison. And while he was more than willing to risk himself in circumstances like that, he wasn't about to put that onto someone else. And as the saying went, it was easier to ask forgiveness than it was to ask permission. Especially when the person you were asking forgiveness from was the person who was going to benefit from what you had done.
Speaking of, Ward couldn't help but arch an eyebrow as Skye talked about his 'punishment' for leaving without permission, a smile ghosting over his features, "Exactly what do you have in mind?" He asked, a peak of curiosity in his voice as looked down at her.
After all, there were a lot different ways this could go, but he knew Skye. He knew her well enough that he had an odd feeling that he knew exactly how this was going to play out. And he'd be lucky if it didn't end with an embarrassing video on youtube.