Steve flashes an amused smile, edged with the familiarity of that petulance he's always had as a skinny young punk, daring his foes to test him. (It's the kind of smile that leads to the 'suicidally stupid' decisions he's capable of making - so, yeah. Good call on that one, Barnes.)

He easily shrugs a shoulder - but he's glad, real glad, that Bucky wants to do this too - together.

The last couple times Bucky had been awake, he'd kept his distance and Steve never wanted to press him. In truth, it's been years since they've really had the chance to do anything together - and no, running away and punching fellow Avengers doesn't exactly count.

"The more we can get together, the better our chances of getting the opportunity to talk to this guy." He jerks his head towards the borders, past the bustling hub. Conversationally: "So, the stroll through the arctic tundra didn't tire you out, huh?"