[ If Tony wanted to frustrate him then mission accomplished like always and it showed clear as day on his face. Hands balling up into fists, he froze so suddenly it nearly hurt.
Wait.
WAIT.
Generally speaking, there weren't many things Steve kept to himself and he really lacked secrets. The plight of being thrust into constant scrutiny thanks to his past adventures. The public had a way of uncovering just about everything but there were a few things Steve kept silent on.
His own issues -- and -- more importantly what he found out about Bucky's past.
Clearly, Tony meant the latter. Swallowing thickly, Steve took a tiny step back just in case and the remorse hit him like a ton of bricks settling into his stomach like sickening weights. ]
I couldn't tell you, Tony. [ His voice broke, balled hands loosening as they started to shake slightly. One of his worst nightmares coming to life at the moment. ] I haven't known long but it put a target on my back. HYDRA -- well, they wanted to take care of loose ends and I didn't want to risk -- [ He let out a deep sigh. ] I couldn't risk him either, Tony, and I'm sorry. I am. I should have told you but I wasn't sure what would happen to either of you so I made a call. He didn't -- it wasn't Bucky that did it, Tony. It was what they programmed him into. I should have told you. I'm sorry - I am but I couldn't risk either of you.
( wow, ouch ).
Wait.
WAIT.
Generally speaking, there weren't many things Steve kept to himself and he really lacked secrets. The plight of being thrust into constant scrutiny thanks to his past adventures. The public had a way of uncovering just about everything but there were a few things Steve kept silent on.
His own issues -- and -- more importantly what he found out about Bucky's past.
Clearly, Tony meant the latter. Swallowing thickly, Steve took a tiny step back just in case and the remorse hit him like a ton of bricks settling into his stomach like sickening weights. ]
I couldn't tell you, Tony. [ His voice broke, balled hands loosening as they started to shake slightly. One of his worst nightmares coming to life at the moment. ] I haven't known long but it put a target on my back. HYDRA -- well, they wanted to take care of loose ends and I didn't want to risk -- [ He let out a deep sigh. ] I couldn't risk him either, Tony, and I'm sorry. I am. I should have told you but I wasn't sure what would happen to either of you so I made a call. He didn't -- it wasn't Bucky that did it, Tony. It was what they programmed him into. I should have told you. I'm sorry - I am but I couldn't risk either of you.