[Bucky grumbles all the same, despite Sam's response. He doesn't like the idea of Sam hurting in his place or Sam hurting because of him. Beyond the broodmate connection, his deep relationship with Sam won't allow him to stand by while Sam hurts in his place. He wonders if Sam feels the same way, but as soon as he settles more into their connection, the more he realizes how dumb his question was.
That exhaustion still hangs heavy on his bones, weighing him down where he lays on his bedroll.
So, for now he'll take Sam at his word, that this is where he wants to be. Carefully, he shuts his eyes, opening his ears for the sounds of the world around them; he'll hear if anything approaches.]
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That exhaustion still hangs heavy on his bones, weighing him down where he lays on his bedroll.
So, for now he'll take Sam at his word, that this is where he wants to be. Carefully, he shuts his eyes, opening his ears for the sounds of the world around them; he'll hear if anything approaches.]