[ All right, fair enough, frustration was far too mild of a term to cover Bucky's struggle in figuring out who he was and who he's not and who he's gonna be. There's a hum of acknowledgement across their connection, and close on its heels is the feeling that if Sam wanted to be anywhere else with anyone else, he would be. The first is intentional, the second not so much, but Sam is used to that with Bucky.
Sam's had countless opportunities to walk away, and he's not here out of pity or a sense of responsibility. He's here because he wants to be. Because he likes making Bucky smile.
He tugs on one of Bucky's braids with his free hand, like he can alleviate the quiet heaviness if he stays playful. ]
(You saying you don't value my time?) [ Their connection is already open, but now Sam draws attention to it, just a little - just enough that if the emotions are too much for Bucky, there's somewhere for him to bleed them off to. ] (Looks to me like we need another round.)
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Sam's had countless opportunities to walk away, and he's not here out of pity or a sense of responsibility. He's here because he wants to be. Because he likes making Bucky smile.
He tugs on one of Bucky's braids with his free hand, like he can alleviate the quiet heaviness if he stays playful. ]
( You saying you don't value my time? ) [ Their connection is already open, but now Sam draws attention to it, just a little - just enough that if the emotions are too much for Bucky, there's somewhere for him to bleed them off to. ] ( Looks to me like we need another round. )