[ That's true. The economy isn't what it was ten or fifteen years ago. To be fair, though, it also isn't what it was during the Depression either.

He finishes about half his plate while deliberating on what to tell her. How much to give away in a public space. Or even a private one, he has no illusions about the reach of Hydra tech. But he has checked her out, which is what she seems to be getting at. He wouldn't be there otherwise. ]

I googled a lot of things. [ Bucky shrugs, setting down his fork and makes a decision. If he has to trust someone other than Steve with this stuff, it might as well be a private investigator with a past. Because don't they all have one of those? ] My legal identity is a bit up in the air right now, but if that doesn't invalidate your agreement, then I'll sign it.

[ He shifts, reaching into his jacket and removing a wallet. From there he peels off several hundred dollar bills and sets them on the table. ]

Here's a retainer, if you decide to take me on. [ Deep breath. ] I want you to track down my family. Find out what happened to them.