[ He knows. Started noticing a day or two ago the way he was favoring that side. It's not guilt this time, only concern.
There's that same muddled, purposely obscured thread too. The tail that touches his shoulder shifts to rest in place with the others encircling Bucky. Not touching him, not drawing him closer, but settled in place all the same.
Momentum got lost the minute they sat down like this. Might as well catch his breath for another minute.
(he can tell himself he's fine and admit that he needs a minute at the same time, if only to himself) ]
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There's that same muddled, purposely obscured thread too. The tail that touches his shoulder shifts to rest in place with the others encircling Bucky. Not touching him, not drawing him closer, but settled in place all the same.
Momentum got lost the minute they sat down like this. Might as well catch his breath for another minute.
(he can tell himself he's fine and admit that he needs a minute at the same time, if only to himself) ]