[ Bucky acts like he doesn't hear any of it, shutting down like Steve's seen him do before. Whatever guilt threatens to bubble back to the surface gets pushed back, buried with the rest. They'll try again tomorrow.
He steps outside with Sam, closing the door behind him. He doubts Bucky's going to go anywhere in that state, doesn't attempt even a thin tether to his friend's mind. Better that they only connect when necessary, and even then - he'd rather keep those times limited. ]
Thanks for trying. [ Spoken to Sam once they're back on the street, his eyes set forward as they walk. He didn't want anyone to worry like this. ]
no subject
He steps outside with Sam, closing the door behind him. He doubts Bucky's going to go anywhere in that state, doesn't attempt even a thin tether to his friend's mind. Better that they only connect when necessary, and even then - he'd rather keep those times limited. ]
Thanks for trying. [ Spoken to Sam once they're back on the street, his eyes set forward as they walk. He didn't want anyone to worry like this. ]