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[typicalsoldier]

[So those two men knew nothing about this place and Bucky is still certain it's Schmidt. Or some other Nazis. He doesn't have his gun on him. His face is in a drawn out line, and he does not like being utterly defenseless. Even if he is dead. Bucky's on the top of some building, naturally a sniper's position. He also doesn't know how to work this

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[backin_theworld]

[Things hadn't become any less confusing over the last few hours since he woke up in the freezer. And he had his doubts that solving the riddle of the empty city and how he, Pepper and Billy ended up there. He hadn't seen anyone else. Not even in the store where they finally found some clothes and shoes.

It was while he was trying to figure things out and put together some sort of plan that he heard the voice coming from the device in his hand. There were other people...

And he knew that voice.

Pressing the buttons frantically, Steve called his friends name through the machine.]

Bucky? Bucky is that you??

[Of course it was! There was only one James Barnes who knew about Schmidt being the Red Skull]

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[typicalsoldier]

[Yeah, Bucky's not got anything right now. His first priority was finding out where the hell he was. He also has no shame.]

Steve? [This didn't make any sense.] How the hell are you here?

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[backin_theworld]

[Steve released the breath he'd been holding and continued to push random buttons on the thing in his hand until something sounded with a small beep and the top corner blinked a red video symbol.]

Yeah, it's me. [he looked down at the screen] Me? How are you here?

[You're supposed to be dead.]

Where are you?

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[typicalsoldier]

Did you fall off, too? [Not that he really wants to talk about this, but it's the only reasonable explanation.]

I'm on top of the roof of the building next to the hospital.

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[backin_theworld]

No, but we'll talk about that when I get up there.

[Steve's face turns away while he grabs the backpack full of clothes he filled and he gets to his feet. He's on his way. Quickly. Whatever the reasons were, he was relieved to hear his best friends voice.]

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[typicalsoldier]

[There's an amused sort of scoff.] You alright?

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[backin_theworld]

As alright as I can be, I guess. Nothing I remember before getting here matches up.

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[typicalsoldier]

Right. This isn't some bizarre afterlife? Heard talk of others dyin'.

You're not-- are you?

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[backin_theworld]

[He starts up the stairs two at a time to take him to the roof where Bucky is]

I might be? Last thing I remember wasn't exactly what someone would call a happy ending.

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[typicalsoldier]

Hmm. I can relate. [Look away. He does not want to deal with emotions right now.]

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[backin_theworld]

[Steve goes quiet. He knows, and no matter how good it is to hear his friends voice, he's almost afraid to see him.]

Look, I'm halfway up. I'll see you in a few minutes.

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[typicalsoldier]

Right. I'll be here. [Just pacing to keep from turning into a popsicles.]

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[backin_theworld]

[Steve pushed the door open and immediately called out his name as his eyes scanned the large area for any sign of his friend]

Bucky?

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[typicalsoldier]

[He comes around the corner holding himself. He gives Steve a nod and a smile.] Hey, Steve.

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[backin_theworld]

[Once he sees him, Steve pulls the bag off his back and crouches to grab the clothes he brought and holds them out. There's also a thick wool coat under his arm for him, too.]

Here, you look kinda cold. [grins]

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[typicalsoldier]

Thanks, bud. [He has no shame; he'll shrug on clothes now.]