[ She did notice; it's her job to notice, and even then, she knows him. But he doesn't seem to remember that she knows what he did to Howard, too. She learned of it last year and from Steve, at that. She'd needed time, then β she didn't blame Bucky for it, aware of what HYDRA had done to his mind, but it had been a painfully difficult pill to swallow and sometimes she thinks its still caught in her throat.
She hasn't forgotten, but in her mind, Howard Stark is still alive and well. He's up in stasis, for Christ's sake. But it's a miserable thing in the air between them so she doesn't pursue it for both their sakes. ]
Colour me suitably impressed, [ she teases, taking the accepted arm as they cross the room. ] Was buttering me up part of your dare?
[ As if she doesn't know he is, indeed, a Perfect Gentleman. ]
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She hasn't forgotten, but in her mind, Howard Stark is still alive and well. He's up in stasis, for Christ's sake. But it's a miserable thing in the air between them so she doesn't pursue it for both their sakes. ]
Colour me suitably impressed, [ she teases, taking the accepted arm as they cross the room. ] Was buttering me up part of your dare?
[ As if she doesn't know he is, indeed, a Perfect Gentleman. ]