speaking words of wisdom

[tears_of_gems]

Who: Yukina and YOU!
When: Late Monday and on- just post in subject what day it is
Where: The train
Summary: Where Yukina reacts to Kurama being gone, people comfort her, and memories are swapped
Rating: PG
Warnings: Sad, sad times, and a crying demon.

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Tuesday morning

[bucky_cap]

[Bucky is doing better than he was last week. His injuries are healing up and his arm is out of the sling and his bandages are hidden beneath his civvies. He hasn't really put his Cap suit on since he was injured, since he's just been pacing the train for exercise. That's what he's doing now, though he pauses when he slides open the car door and sees a blue-haired girl, looking awfully sad. What had happened to her?

Immediately, he's a bit concerned; it's getting harder and harder to turn off his worry for others, what with the kids he's been dealing with lately.] Yukina? [He says softly.] Is everything alright?

:3

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[Bucky's voice surprised her out of her thoughts, which were nothing but depressing. But, instead of answering his question, he turned to him in surprise. Seeing him injured was never a good sign.]

Are you alright? Did you need me to heal you?

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No, no, I'm alright. Healing up just fine. [He shakes his head slightly and moves to sit down next to her, giving her a concerned, almost gentle glance. He's new at this comfort thing, but it's clear she probably could use some.]

I'm more worried about you. You're lookin' pretty down.

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No, no. It's nothing. But I can heal you if you want, then you'll won't have to wait around for your own body to heal itself. [She paused.] But it means I have to touch you, and people told me about the memory transfer thing.

[Really, healing would be nice, it'd be normal. Thinking about Kurama was getting difficult.]

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[And maybe this is why he cares about looking out for her, at least a bit. Because she's always so selfless, worrying about others before herself. People like that, like her, like Steve, they needed others to worry about them or no one would.] You're not the kind of girl to be sad about nothing. You remind me of my sister a bit in that way, actually. [A little smile.] Pappy always used to call her a little sunbeam.

So what's got you so down? [Going to just ignore the offer of healing unless she presses again. He always thinks he's a bother if he gives in too easily to help.]

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[She looked away from Bucky, eyes drifting to the ground.] My friend, he isn't around, and he- he might be... [She didn't finish her sentence, hoping it wasn't true. There was still the observations she had to wait and see. Her hands were folded in her lap, eyes closed, and she looked completely crushed.]

[bucky_cap]

[The news of a possible termination is always hard to handle. He knows this. He saw it not too long ago, when his own team had been worried over not being able to trace Starfire down. Things... hadn't turned out well when the observations had come out. Things probably won't turn out any better this time.

It's cruel to tell her there might still be hope. But he wants to offer some semblance of comfort.] I'm sorry to hear that. [He whispers, expression turning a little more gentle.] It's always hard to lose someone. But... 'least if it's true, they can't hurt him anymore.

[Bucky is reaching out, but he catches himself before he can touch her, draws back. He doesn't want to pry into anyone's memories.]

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[That was true, they couldn't hurt him anymore, but if Maka said was true, then they did the worse thing to Kurama, things Yukina could even think about without crying. Kurama dying was too much for her to bare. A tear formed in her eye and dropped, forming a crystal as it fell to the ground. She didn't care if people knew about her power anymore. Money wasn't important here.]

No. I guess not. I will miss him so much.

[bucky_cap]

[Bucky would like to meet the person who would tell her awful things, even if they were the truth. There was a difference between lying and softening the blow. He could tell her that, worst case scenario, burning doesn't really hurt for very long, only until the nerve endings are gone, but that would be even more upsetting. Teardrop crystal is mildly alarming at first, but he's not sure if it's because... well, crystals, or if it's because she's crying. He never did do well with crying people.]

I know you will. He'll be missed a lot, m'sure. [He says quietly, scooting a little closer, not touching yet.] ...D'you want a hug, Sunbeam? I don't mind if you initiate, but I don't want to pry into your memories. [He just prays the one she'd get from him would be a good one. Maybe thinking happy thoughts will help.]

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[Sunbeam? That was her new nickname? It actually kinda made her happy. She likes it. It makes her smile some, but the offer of the hug worried her. She did want on though. Feferi taught her they were nice, and when she was down, they always made her feel a lot better.

Yukina inched closer to Bucky, feeling awful while doing so, and wrapped her arms around the older man, hugging him, like a child would hug their father. She buried her face into his chest and just clung to him, wanting comfort.]

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[Yes, that is his new nickname for her. She kind of reminds him of his little sister, so many decades ago. And with the time he's spent here, it's been hard to push down those urges to protect and comfort. Maybe he's got a bigger soft spot for kids than he thought he did.

He knows the memory transfer is coming when she hugs him, but he's relieved when it flashes through his mind; his last birthday, the cake all covered in candles (literally), his 'family' cheering 'Happy birthday, Avenger!' at him. It's a good one, a tame and happy memory, and he's thankful for that, at least.]

It's gonna be alright. [He murmurs, one hand gently rubbing circles against her back. The same way he comforted the boy he'd like to call 'son' not too long ago. As long as contact wasn't broken, there wouldn't be another transfer, at least.]

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[The memory was nice, really nice. It actually made Yukina smile and cling tighter. She used to hugs now, but being held like this was different. It was a feeling that was overwhelming Yukina felt so warm and comforting. It was like being with Hiei and Feferi, but not at the same time, something she didn't understand. She enjoyed it though, this feeling, and didn't want to let it go.

She nodded against Bucky's chest, not wanting to speak right now in fear only sobs will come out. The one thing she did do though was shut her tired eyes that were stinging from the tears she shed.]

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[Bucky is more than content to just sit there and hold her, eyes slipping closed, offering what small comfort he can. It makes him wonder, really, this and all the other things that have happened these weeks. He's wondered why he's here, why the universe would choose to put him through one more horrible event in his life, but maybe he's here for a reason. It's at least nice to maybe mean something to some people, more so than the friends and family he 'inherited' with the name Captain America.

Steve brought him back to the world. Maybe now, he's finding his place in it.

Comforting a child like this, he realizes he's changing, but maybe it could be a good thing.]

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[If he's alright with it, then Yukina wouldn't mind just falling asleep right here. She actually felt really safe and happy in Bucky's arms, which made her think that this must be what it's like to have a father, something she'll never be able to have.]

Thank you.

[She whispered to him, moving positions a bit, all the better to cuddle with, not loosing contact, so no new memory would be transferred.]

[bucky_cap]

[He doesn't mind, really. This isn't something Bucky's used to doing, he's not used to having any interaction with... well, kids in general, but here in this place... Being a hero in this place involves more than slaying monsters and beating up bad guys. Maybe some part of Bucky has always wondered what it'd be like to be a father, and now that he's finding out, it isn't so bad.]

Don't mention it. I'm always here if you need me.

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[She nods into his chest, and her breathing slowed as she relaxed in his arms. Her eyes remained closed as she drifted to sleep. Her arms dropped from around him and moved to his chest, beside her head. There was a soft smile on her lips, comfortable and safe right where she was.