"No, Penny'll just have to learn to deal with you."

He can't have his best friend, the one human link he has to this world, barred from his apartment because his dog, who is supposed to help with his emotional support, doesn't like him for some reason.

"She's not gonna bite you, she's better trained than that. Try to make up while I'm out, give her some treats from the kitchen and she'll love you forever." Bucky leaned over to look Penny sternly in the eye. "Friend. Down." Commands taught to show her everything was fine.

Even though she didn't look happy about it, she was obedient so she dropped to her belly and whined.

"I won't be long."