[It’s a struggle and that’s no insult to Steve. A lot of Bucky’s issues are exactly that — his own. And there’s no help for it but to work through it. Time supposedly heals all wounds but there are moments where Bucky feels nothing but the weight of time, of a too-long life.
It’s combat fatigue or PTSD or whatever they’re calling it now, Bucky doesn’t even know. But he’ll deal with it, because that’s what soldiers do.]
I’m debating. [Because teasing Steve is still easy, still light and relaxed.] It’s kind of fun to watch you just wonder over it. You get all— [he gestures, an airy little circle of the hand] —mentally squirmy.
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It’s combat fatigue or PTSD or whatever they’re calling it now, Bucky doesn’t even know. But he’ll deal with it, because that’s what soldiers do.]
I’m debating. [Because teasing Steve is still easy, still light and relaxed.] It’s kind of fun to watch you just wonder over it. You get all— [he gestures, an airy little circle of the hand] —mentally squirmy.