[The Soldier straightens, too, though more of standing upright instead of Bucky’s usual slouch. When the call is initiated, he responds in kind, smooth and calm as if four years didn’t sit between him and HYDRA.] Ready to comply.
[He says nothing more, nothing less, and makes no eye contact with his handler. New parameters are not unheard of, but unusual enough that the programming skips a gear where it churns away under the soldier’s skin. Be ready for anything, it clamors.]
no subject
[He says nothing more, nothing less, and makes no eye contact with his handler. New parameters are not unheard of, but unusual enough that the programming skips a gear where it churns away under the soldier’s skin. Be ready for anything, it clamors.]