[In the end, Bucky's his own person, and Steve knows that. Steve also knows, whether Bucky wants him to or not, just how uncomfortable the infirmary makes him. Or, if he doesn't know exactly, he can make a number of very accurate guesses. But it was odd that Bucky left his bedside, which mostly just speaks to how not fine Bucky really is.
Steve huffs a little, tilting his head.] Fine, sure. But - [You deserve more, is what he wants to say. Bucky doesn't have to live this way, especially not here. That he chooses to... says something, but Steve's just not sure what. Although on the other hand, Steve remembers pretty well how he felt the first few days - weeks - in his apartment. The place felt too nice. Too big. Like he didn't deserve it - like he didn't need it. Most of that's faded, but some small part of it maybe never will.
So he laughs a little, hoarsely, and reaches over, tossing an orange at Bucky, so maybe he'll start peeling and eating it out of habit.] That's because you like getting attached to scruffy, small things. [You know. Like Steve.
He nods, though, even if Bucky's not looking at him, a minute later. That makes a lot of sense, and he isn't going to go poking a hot needle in it. He wouldn't want Bucky doing the same.] Yeah. I'll bet. It was wrong, and it was immoral, and I know why she did it, but she shouldn't have. [And he's still sorry, but Bucky won't want to hear it, so he doesn't say it - but his voice does.] Guess I could do to be better at this wardening stuff.
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Steve huffs a little, tilting his head.] Fine, sure. But - [You deserve more, is what he wants to say. Bucky doesn't have to live this way, especially not here. That he chooses to... says something, but Steve's just not sure what. Although on the other hand, Steve remembers pretty well how he felt the first few days - weeks - in his apartment. The place felt too nice. Too big. Like he didn't deserve it - like he didn't need it. Most of that's faded, but some small part of it maybe never will.
So he laughs a little, hoarsely, and reaches over, tossing an orange at Bucky, so maybe he'll start peeling and eating it out of habit.] That's because you like getting attached to scruffy, small things. [You know. Like Steve.
He nods, though, even if Bucky's not looking at him, a minute later. That makes a lot of sense, and he isn't going to go poking a hot needle in it. He wouldn't want Bucky doing the same.] Yeah. I'll bet. It was wrong, and it was immoral, and I know why she did it, but she shouldn't have. [And he's still sorry, but Bucky won't want to hear it, so he doesn't say it - but his voice does.] Guess I could do to be better at this wardening stuff.