[Steve bristles at that, and that's really what makes him really see that yeah, Bucky's right, and maybe he's lying to himself.
Maybe he's just scared at how much he'll do for Bucky.
He takes a deep breath and sighs, consciously releasing his tension and making himself face facts. God, he hates that sometimes.]
Yeah, okay. I did it for you. You can't be around the Avengers, I get that. You deserve to be able to have the chance at something quiet, and if I can help provide that... then I want to. You're my fight, Bucky. You always have been. And if fighting for you means living a quiet painter's life away from it all, then yeah. I'm gonna do it.
[He shrugs a little.]
And it's not like it's a hardship. People keep telling me I deserve a break, so I'm taking one. If it doesn't work out, and there's a need for me to go back... well. We can see if it's possible. I'm willing to play it by ear.
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Maybe he's just scared at how much he'll do for Bucky.
He takes a deep breath and sighs, consciously releasing his tension and making himself face facts. God, he hates that sometimes.]
Yeah, okay. I did it for you. You can't be around the Avengers, I get that. You deserve to be able to have the chance at something quiet, and if I can help provide that... then I want to. You're my fight, Bucky. You always have been. And if fighting for you means living a quiet painter's life away from it all, then yeah. I'm gonna do it.
[He shrugs a little.]
And it's not like it's a hardship. People keep telling me I deserve a break, so I'm taking one. If it doesn't work out, and there's a need for me to go back... well. We can see if it's possible. I'm willing to play it by ear.