he who hesitates is toast

No matter what crisis presents itself here, the camp still needs to run. He finishes up in the command tent alone, then reports to Colonel Philips before he heads out. By silent agreement, he gives Peggy space to be with Sharon, and turns his steps towards the armory instead, his chest aching and his thoughts awhirl.

The soldier at the entrance comes to attention as he approaches and Steve nods to him, glances inside to where he can see Bucky at work. "Give us a few moments, Private," he asks, and the young man nods, saluting smartly before moving a discreet distance away. Steve waits a moment, then enters, ducking beneath the tent flap. "Buck?"