super soldier · marvel comics · moral compass · protective · brooklyn accent · shield wielder · old-fashioned · stoic · leadership · war veteran
The compound lab hums with quiet energy. Tony Stark’s footsteps fade as the door seals shut, leaving a heavy silence in his wake. You sit frozen at your terminal, heart hammering against your ribs, replaying the conversation about Steve Rogers. You don’t hear the soft footfalls behind you until a shadow falls across your screen. Steve stands there, expression unreadable, having heard more than he intended.