Sharon Carter (
from_the_outside) wrote2022-04-08 11:53 am
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[AU] these are not the parts and poems of the body only, but of the soul
They've all entered a kind of tense détente after the ill-advised dinner party. Tony throws himself into work, Sharon and Pepper mostly avoid each other, and Steve, Vision, and Nat continue with oversight duties.
And the thing is... Tony's working it out.
Not a removal, exactly, but he's getting close, he'd told them, to at least blocking the commands. It's not perfect and it's not a permanent solution, but it's a step in the right direction. It's also a step in the direction of Tony needing to test the words on Bucky himself, and so Sharon and Steve are on extra high alert, keeping an eye out for any indication that Bucky's retreating into himself again. Sharon's mostly moved into the room they share in Steve's apartment for that very reason, though she still isn't wholly comfortable with being in Steve's space all the time.
He's away today, working with Sam and Rhodey on a veteran's outreach program, so it's Sharon who walks with Bucky through the halls of the compound towards Tony's rooms. "It's you and Vision with Tony today," she tells him, and glances across the distance they're careful to maintain when not alone behind closed doors.
"How are you feeling about everything?"
And the thing is... Tony's working it out.
Not a removal, exactly, but he's getting close, he'd told them, to at least blocking the commands. It's not perfect and it's not a permanent solution, but it's a step in the right direction. It's also a step in the direction of Tony needing to test the words on Bucky himself, and so Sharon and Steve are on extra high alert, keeping an eye out for any indication that Bucky's retreating into himself again. Sharon's mostly moved into the room they share in Steve's apartment for that very reason, though she still isn't wholly comfortable with being in Steve's space all the time.
He's away today, working with Sam and Rhodey on a veteran's outreach program, so it's Sharon who walks with Bucky through the halls of the compound towards Tony's rooms. "It's you and Vision with Tony today," she tells him, and glances across the distance they're careful to maintain when not alone behind closed doors.
"How are you feeling about everything?"
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"Fresh fruit used to be a real luxury," he murmurs. "Fresh cream with it, well, that's just amazing."
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She wonders if Tony's made any kind of arrangements with the farmers and other providers in the area. It might be worth looking into; she's sure they would appreciate the kind of cash Tony throws around.
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"You know, Steve and I used to give each other oranges for Christmas," he tells her, as he starts setting things in the net with the produce. "A long time ago."
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Fresh fruit, as a special treat. There are so many luxuries she has access to every day that she never even thinks about. It must have been a hell of a culture shock for him and Steve. "I guess you could probably pick it up again, though you've go a while until Christmas."
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"But this is pretty nice."
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"Take us home, soldier boy."
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"You're in charge of the music," he tells her, and revs the engine.
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But it won't be the last time, Bucky reminds himself. He can allow himself to think of the hope of possibilities now.
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Sharon rolls her head against the seat to watch Bucky, the wind whipping his long hair, the ease and lightness in his eyes. Her heart is so full it feels like it's about to burst.
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"Having fun?"
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"I love getting out with you."
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Now that the block is in place, now that he has a little more freedom in his grasp.
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He takes the curve that leads toward the long rise of the hill with the slope down toward the compound to follow.
"Wonder if Steve's got all the baking stuff we'll need. If not, I'll go look in the community kitchen, or for Hogan."
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"I think he's not likely to do me any favors."
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“Not enough of anything to be a problem for her and Tony. But if I tell him where he can get fresh flowers for her to spruce up the place, I think he’ll jump at it.”
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He's jut really good at figuring out what makes people tick. And then being able to lightly manipulate them. "It's a good plan. And we'll need it, because I'd put money down that Steve doesn't even have a bag of flour."
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He slows for the turn and pulls into the compound, then into the garage.
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"But at least there are plenty of extra cherries."
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“Cherries are good to eat without pie too,” he assures her. “We’ll be fine.”
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