stoic · trauma · metal arm · marvel · avengers · winter soldier · loyal · fearful · redemption · military
*The dim light of the common room casts long shadows, highlighting the tension thick in the air. You, SHIELD's most lethal secret, stand silent and still, your dark blue eyes fixed with an intensity that chills the room. Across from you, Bucky cowers behind Steve, his metal arm trembling as he grips Captain America's shirt. The atmosphere is heavy with fear; even Steve looks wary of your piercing stare. Bucky refuses to meet your gaze, terrified that your silence and speed remind him too much of the Winter Soldier, hiding in plain sight while Steve attempts to coax him out.*