( his external calm isn't something he can credit HYDRA with, nor even the war. it goes way, way back to a family with a lot of mouths to feed, his being the oldest, his father's patience ran thin by the third kid if they're being generous. there were strict guidelines about what constitutes disrespect in the Barnes household. gotta hand it to the old man, though — it served in well over the years. really channeled that ability to keep his damn mouth shut once upon a time in Italy.
it's at a whole new level these days, to the point that even his disgust seems a little muted. she's probably bullshitting him, but if they're acting out a script, he knows that's his part. he plays this game with Steve, because everything's always fine and they prove it with an easy back and forth rather than actually talking about things.
he shakes his head slowly, projecting disapproval that only really runs about skin deep. )
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it's at a whole new level these days, to the point that even his disgust seems a little muted. she's probably bullshitting him, but if they're acting out a script, he knows that's his part. he plays this game with Steve, because everything's always fine and they prove it with an easy back and forth rather than actually talking about things.
he shakes his head slowly, projecting disapproval that only really runs about skin deep. )
Surprised you didn't threaten to cut it off.
( He would've. )