“I would have to disagree, Loki. If I can’t be trusted, it’s the best thing for everyone,” Steve responds, stubborn to the core. “I want my life to be meaningful, but I don’t want that meaning to cause anyone pain.” No one has told him when this growth will end. No one had told him if he’ll be able to overcome his emotions, emotions that have already played a part in triggering Bucky.
It makes Steve sad, hurt, and appalled to know he played a part in that.
His chin lowers. “But. Ive never been strong. Ive never felt so healthy. If there’s a way to check and balance what I am, I can do so much good. I could finally help people the way I’ve always wanted to. I could maybe find a way to help Bucky, or to end wars—“
Tony snorts under his breath but it’s enough for Steve to hear and glare at him.
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“I would have to disagree, Loki. If I can’t be trusted, it’s the best thing for everyone,” Steve responds, stubborn to the core. “I want my life to be meaningful, but I don’t want that meaning to cause anyone pain.” No one has told him when this growth will end. No one had told him if he’ll be able to overcome his emotions, emotions that have already played a part in triggering Bucky.
It makes Steve sad, hurt, and appalled to know he played a part in that.
His chin lowers. “But. Ive never been strong. Ive never felt so healthy. If there’s a way to check and balance what I am, I can do so much good. I could finally help people the way I’ve always wanted to. I could maybe find a way to help Bucky, or to end wars—“
Tony snorts under his breath but it’s enough for Steve to hear and glare at him.
“I want the chance to try.”