[ Steve wraps his arms around his best friend too, the feeling of relief and joy mutual in the heartfelt way he grips him back.
So much had happened in the short time he'd been back in stasis - a whole two years had gone by in his mind. His memory of Bucky, in the care of T'Challa and his family, won't soon be forgotten, but the Bucky before him is from a time before then. It's something of a relief to know that things turn out okay - or at the very least, better in that regard. But they've clearly got more important things to deal with in the present.
After a moment, Steve pulls back but keeps a hand on his best friend's arm to study his face. ]
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[ Steve wraps his arms around his best friend too, the feeling of relief and joy mutual in the heartfelt way he grips him back.
So much had happened in the short time he'd been back in stasis - a whole two years had gone by in his mind. His memory of Bucky, in the care of T'Challa and his family, won't soon be forgotten, but the Bucky before him is from a time before then. It's something of a relief to know that things turn out okay - or at the very least, better in that regard. But they've clearly got more important things to deal with in the present.
After a moment, Steve pulls back but keeps a hand on his best friend's arm to study his face. ]
You been okay?