[Leipzig AU] good for trouble

[from_the_outside]

Busan glitters like a disco ball in the night, and no one gives them a second glance as they stroll through the fish market, Sharon in her white dress on Ross's arm, the rest of the team behind them. "Sophia," she says, warmly, and exchanges air kisses with the woman, her pink visor and plastic apron both bright. She knows to expect them, and after she pats Sharon fondly on the cheek, she nods them through.

They spread out through the casino, the team's voices low in her ear. She stays by Ross, playing the part of arm candy, applauding when he wins and consoling him when he loses.

There's no sign of Klaue yet, and the metal briefcase full of diamonds stays locked to the wrist of one of the other agents. "I'm going to get a drink," Sharon murmurs to Ross, and makes her way through the crowd to the bar. 

The martinis here are fine, but not as good as Nat's.

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[marvel_npc]

She smiles back, pleased and satisfied.

"You are welcome," she says, and goes to the cabinet to pull out a light robe of soft fabric, which she brings to him. "Dress her in this while I clear these things away. And then she will need rest, and so will you."

[nerves_of_ice]

He accepts the robe and does as told, cradling Sharon in his arms with gentle care as he dresses her, then laying her back on the table in as comfortable a position as possible.

“Can I stay with her?” he pleads. “So that she won’t wake alone? She’s going to be confused.”

[marvel_npc]

"I will be nearby," Shuri protests, but it's pro forma before she gives in.

"Stay if you like. It will be some time before she wakes, though. At least get a chair."

[nerves_of_ice]

He nods, and then draws a slow breath.

"Do you want me to call Ross?" Bucky's proud to hear that his voice is steady and calm, both. "He's probably waiting to hear. Sharon should have his number in her phone."

[marvel_npc]

She smiles at him, warm and fond. Even in this stressful moment, he is trying to do the right thing.

"I will take care of it," she says, and goes to the pile of Sharon's discarded clothing to find her phone, then unlocks it with the unconscious woman's fingerprint. A quick search reveals Ross's number, which she copies to her Kimoyo beads. "And I will call Nakia and T'Challa also."

[nerves_of_ice]

"Okay," he murmurs. "I'll be here if you need anything. Or if they do. Anything. Anything at all."

Bucky retrieves a chair and sets it up by the table so that he can watch over Sharon, then leans back in it to wait.