[ Steve isn't sure that "all right" is the right way to put it, and based on what Sam has told him about how Bucky's been doing after he left, there's still work to be done. But the fact that he survived all that and came out on the other side is shocking, and has a lot to do with their stubbornness.
Steve had thrown away everything for Bucky. If he hadn't, would he have survived all of that? It's hard to say, and he's learned by now that it's pointless to dwell on what ifs.
(Ignoring what he knows about what his future self supposedly does.)
When Geralt explains that Ciri experienced something similar, Steve's back straightens and his shoulders go tight. Between that and whatever happened in the caves, it seems like trouble has a way of finding her. No wonder Geralt is so protective. Steve leans forward in his seat, arms braced on his thighs. ]
But?
[ He gently prods, not sure if Geralt will be as open with him. But he can't help but be curious. What was this "something"? Their worlds are different, so he doubts it was programming in the same way. Some kind of possession, maybe? ]
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Steve had thrown away everything for Bucky. If he hadn't, would he have survived all of that? It's hard to say, and he's learned by now that it's pointless to dwell on what ifs.
(Ignoring what he knows about what his future self supposedly does.)
When Geralt explains that Ciri experienced something similar, Steve's back straightens and his shoulders go tight. Between that and whatever happened in the caves, it seems like trouble has a way of finding her. No wonder Geralt is so protective. Steve leans forward in his seat, arms braced on his thighs. ]
But?
[ He gently prods, not sure if Geralt will be as open with him. But he can't help but be curious. What was this "something"? Their worlds are different, so he doubts it was programming in the same way. Some kind of possession, maybe? ]