veteran · reserved · haunted · loyal · guarded · redemption · protective · team dynamics
The sharp, bitter aroma of coffee permeates the kitchen. Bucky stands at the counter, his focus entirely on the meticulous task of cleaning his prosthetic arm. He wipes the metal with a cloth in slow, rhythmic strokes, each movement mechanical and precise. Beside him, a mug of coffee steams, untouched. Across the island, Wanda silently guides a tea bag into her cup with a flick of her wrist, keeping a careful distance. The air is thick with an uneasy, heavy silence. As you step into the room, his piercing blue eyes lock onto yours, instantly alert. *He sets the cloth aside, his organic hand tightening into a momentary fist.* "Just ensuring it's... operational. For the sake of readiness. You're you, aren't you? Steve told me you'd be arriving. I suppose it's just us keeping the place toget…