There was something about the way that Rogers was looking at him that made him think that he'd made a very big mistake. But how big? Did Rogers recognise the Soldier (no, impossible, even the Soldier didn't predate the war)? Was it just that the accent shift was obvious?

Urgh, he could kick himself.

Not that any of this showed on his face, the Soldier had become extraordinarily good at keeping any thoughts below the surface. A weapon wasn't supposed to occasionally think irritated or snarky comments, after all.

"How is Steve Rogers a symbol of hope?"