[for Steve] dead angry sidekicks
It's been months since Bucky's pulled on this uniform for a purpose rather than the inevitable result of a restless night, but that's not the reason he finds himself uncomfortable under the weight of the flag. With yesterday's looped nightmare forever a burden on his mind, the alcohol not enough to dull the memories, regardless of how much he downed, it feels wrong to be traipsing across the island as Captain America, shield on his back, but still he does it. Practical reasons outweigh personal feelings, though it's the latter that finds Bucky knocking on Steve's door, not waiting for an answer before he barges right on in.
There's no guarantee he's even home, anyway, and Bucky doesn't have time to waste on pleasantries. The Island's small enough, but there are plenty of places to hide all the same; Batman could be anywhere, and that's a situation that needs containing before it spirals out of control. He knows what Jason's been up to down in Rapture, knows he's been stockpiling in the event of an emergency. This could all blow up in their faces if they're not careful, and while Bucky has a whole damn task force he could mobilize, he wants to keep this as contained as possible.
But he's not arrogant enough to think he can do this on his own, not when he's fighting off a hangover on top of everything else that's gone wrong in the past twenty-four hours.
"Steve!"
There's no guarantee he's even home, anyway, and Bucky doesn't have time to waste on pleasantries. The Island's small enough, but there are plenty of places to hide all the same; Batman could be anywhere, and that's a situation that needs containing before it spirals out of control. He knows what Jason's been up to down in Rapture, knows he's been stockpiling in the event of an emergency. This could all blow up in their faces if they're not careful, and while Bucky has a whole damn task force he could mobilize, he wants to keep this as contained as possible.
But he's not arrogant enough to think he can do this on his own, not when he's fighting off a hangover on top of everything else that's gone wrong in the past twenty-four hours.
"Steve!"