For a moment, Bucky wonders if he's safe to be around. Maybe his memories could do her more harm. There are things he's been through that he doesn't even want people to know about in an abstract way, let alone risk them experiencing some part of it themselves. He's always felt that driving need to protect people. That hasn't gone away.

"I'm sorry, River." Really, he can't imagine what his brain feels like. Living it isn't exactly sunshine and roses. Even on a good day, it's still all tied up in who he is.