[When he leans in, it isn't for a kiss. Not this time. Instead, it's so he can press their foreheads together. So he can slip an arm loosely around Sam's waist and let his eyes drift closed. So he can enjoy the brief reprieve they have before they finally get down to business.
This isn't like the last time he was here. He doesn't have Ayo standing watch over him. Doesn't have Shuri's deprogramming to work with. They aren't here to test that the words have lost their power. He won't hear that final affirmation again that he's free.
If all goes to plan, then Bucky won't be here at the end of this. Not once Sam's finally able to make it through all ten words.]
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This isn't like the last time he was here. He doesn't have Ayo standing watch over him. Doesn't have Shuri's deprogramming to work with. They aren't here to test that the words have lost their power. He won't hear that final affirmation again that he's free.
If all goes to plan, then Bucky won't be here at the end of this. Not once Sam's finally able to make it through all ten words.]
You don't have to do this if you don't want to.
[Because he knows he's asking for a lot here.]