"Then we're going to have to get me a tailor, Coulson. Those outfits are not equipped to handle a tail. Really, you should just let me wear this. It would be a lot less work." Because Phil was one for cutting corners. She knew it was a hopeless endeavor, but a little bargaining never hurt.
"See? Think of me as the new SHIELD mascot. I'm really doing everyone a favor by putting myself out there."