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My friend...

[Nope. You're going to have to be more specific because this is something he'd think Sam is far more likely to push then Bucky.]

What exactly are we supposed to be learning? How similar we are? How different?

Apparently.

[Steve might have all his friends pushing him to talk, really. But his counterpart only has the one in mind and to him it just seems like the simple choice. He doesn't consider how reserved either of them may really be.]

I guess I said something weird and he thought it was something I should share. Learning experience?

For me or for you?

[His expression settles into amusement. This conversation is already off to a strange start, but he can't deny that a part of him is curious.]

What did you say?

That part I wasn't sure about. He just said it might help us both. That we should learn from each other by talking things out.

Couldn't be sure if he meant me or you.

[He's a little wry, because he figures it was probably meant for him, but practically speaking Bucky did have a point. Maybe they should talk things out more.]

He wanted to know more about me. Without the shield. I told him a little about growing up and running from the other kids when I was younger. That seemed to get him.

No gift exchange. If you want, you can help chip in for the food, though.

An open mind.

And strong liquor, preferably.

[He couldn't hold back the chuckle, but it was brief, as if it startled its way out of him.]

That would get to him. He spent most of our childhood pulling me out of fights, and sometimes finishing them himself. I was always the kid too stupid to run away. [He shrugs.] I guess I still am.

But becoming Captain America changed that for you. [It's not a question.]

Do you have a preference or should I just empty out the strongest stock they've got?

Count me in.

What time should I come by?

Captain America gave me a chance to do something. To act.

[It's definitely not something Steve would ever have to question. The smile he gives him says that.]

So you got in trouble, huh? I can see why Bucky might be worried about that. And now that you're bigger I guess that just means you find bigger problems?

[He says that fondly. Even though he did spend his early years running, he usually finds his own big problems these days. They have that in common.]

[He nods. That he can understand, as his whole reason for signing onto Project Rebirth had been to have that chance as well.]

Bullies around the block. Nothing too extreme. Bucky worries too much sometimes.

You could say that. But it seems like most of the time the biggest problems always seem to find me and my team first.

[He certainly hadn't gone looking for a fight with the Chitauri or Ultron.]

It sounds like, deep down, you really know what my answer is going to be.

Sounds like he might worry just enough.

[Steve chuckles, amused by how familiar that is to him. No wonder Bucky thought they should talk.]

Well, you do make a good target. So I hear.

[And really what's wrong with that? Steve doesn't question what he does enough. To him, attracting the dangers just saves him time looking.]

So you're friends with the other Avengers here? The ones from the other world.

Don't tell him that. He'll never let me forget it.

[His expression appears serious for a moment, and then the corners of lips curl up.]

I mean, the shield is hard to miss. I guess everyone thought is made for a good bulls-eye.

[Which is partly why he had it painted the way it is. Why he dressed the way he did. In the middle of a battlefield, you're not going to miss the guy running around dressed in bright red, white, and blue. He likes to think making himself a target helped him fellow soldiers out in tough times.]

Yeah. They're my team. [Were. He forgets sometimes that outside of this place he's not actually an Avenger anymore. Neither is Sam or Wanda for that matter. But here, with everything between him and Tony sorted, he feels like they're a team again.]

Fair enough.

I'll see you soon.

Doubt I'll get the chance to tell him anything soon. He tends to keep away from me when he can.

[That is said a little sadly. He would like to be Bucky's friend, but it seems like there's just too much working against him. Steve doesn't know why Bucky seems to dislike him so much, but perhaps he's just not the man he's looking for. That would be the blond he's talking to.]

That's good. You have a good team here. It's nice to see so many of you together.

[He'd like to see more of his own team, but just knowing there are Avengers around is encouraging.]

[He doesn't know if he should feel surprised or relieved to hear that. Surprised that Bucky would avoid this Steve who doesn't come equipped with a lifetime of baggage that he doesn't remember. Relieved that he's not the only one who has been avoided, if for different reasons.]

Don't take it personally. He seems to prefer to keep more to himself these days. [A great deal of that having to do with Pierce.]

Yeah, it is. It's...been awhile since we've all been together back home.

[hey steve guess what's on your doorstep

it's a box of treats and a card

someone took that saying about America and apple pie pretty literally, but then again, who doesn't like pies?]

[After receiving the treat and reading the card he sends his gift giver a text in thanks.]

You're my favorite. Thank you Wanda

P.S. I'm willing to share. It's a one time offer though so decide fast.

I'm glad you like them.

Are you bribing me to make more?

I'm offering to share what you've given me.

But I won't say no to you making more. They smell great.

I think maybe cinnamon roll dough next time? I read about that at home, but someone will have to help me taste them.

You just say the word and I'll be there. Cinnamon roll dough sounds like it would be tasty.

Almost better than apple pie.

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[~~for shame, Steve, what would the good people of America think?~~]

I think it will taste good, but I am not sure the pie filling will stay in? It could be a little messy.

I might have to help you with these so you have room for another batch.

We won't know until we try.

That's why I offered.

[That's not why he offered. He could easily finish off several batches of these pies himself. He offered to be polite.]

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