[Bucky's finally pulling himself back in, tucking all the edges of his psyche away. Inhale, exhale. Like Sam taught him. Shielding, corrugated steel rooted around him. Like Steve taught him. Everything's centered and grounded for now.]
Nowhere's safe. [Honest, candid in a way that surprises Bucky himself.]
oh bb
Nowhere's safe. [Honest, candid in a way that surprises Bucky himself.]