( sam wilson psls )

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[metalarm]

Maybe not. Something tells me you might still have more practice than I do.

[scarcastically]

You ain't wrong. You're a smokin' gun. People used to point you in the direction.

I'm a little more hands on.

[metalarm]

They did.

[No sense denying it.]

Seems like it. Why don't you tell me a little about it?

[scarcastically]

[ erik presses his lips together. ]

There isn't much to say. I was a Navy SEAL for a bit, then CIA. Been around the block, doing all sorts of missions then I pulled myself out.

[metalarm]

Impressive.

[That's a genuine remark too. None of that is easy to do -- takes time, dedication. Then again, he's not surprised. He's seen where enough dedication can take people, given enough.]

[scarcastically]

[ erik accepts it with a slight nod. ]

Damn right it is. For people like me, any kind of climb's fraught. We get the worst of the world's bullshit.

[metalarm]

What's it feel like, making it to Wakanda finally?

[scarcastically]

[ erik goes quiet for a moment. ]

Like heading up to Never Never Land. Y'know, if Captain Hook murdered your parents.

[metalarm]

Sounds complicated.

[There's a slight twitch to his lips as he considers Erik for a moment.]

Are you going to stay?

[scarcastically]

Don't have a lot of options.

[ well. that's not entirely true. erik could easily make options for himself. but he's at a loss with himself. with everything. ]

[metalarm]

Yeah, I get that.

[Bucky doesn't either. It's safer for everyone else if he stays here until he's sure he's got a clear enough head. But as far as he knows, he's still a wanted man outside of Wakanda... not gonna go well if he leaves either way.]

Good luck figuring it out.

[scarcastically]

[ erik gives a snort. ]

Sure. It'll be a breeze.

[metalarm]

We both know it's not going to be anything like that.

But there's not much of a choice, right?

[scarcastically]

[ his fingers tighten idly. ]

You gotta make your own choices all the same.

[metalarm]

I know. Sounds like something you're used to doing.

[His eyes drop after a moment, expression thoughtful before he shakes it off.]

[scarcastically]

[ erik gives a tight laugh. ]

Ain't nobody in this world who'd look out for me.

[metalarm]

[He'd point out how lonely that sounds, but-- he doesn't think it'd be appreciated really.]

Maybe that'll change for you here.

[scarcastically]

[ it is lonely. it is also what it is. what could erik do to change it? ]

Like it changed for you?

[metalarm]

[He snorts, shaking his head.]

Probably better to not use me as an example for anything. I barely remember how to be a person.

[Making decisions, being his own person again... He's lucky to get a chance to do that in a controlled environment, but he's still half-wondering if he's not wasted time.]

[scarcastically]

Maybe you're just overthinkin' the whole deal.

[metalarm]

Overthinking?

[scarcastically]

Yeah, tin man. Overthinkin'.

What do you want? Just start there.

[metalarm]

Tin man...

[Hey, c'mon, only the arm was metal!]

I'll think about it.

[scarcastically]

[ it works. ]

You realize that's what I mean by overthinking it, right?

[metalarm]

I just don't know yet. I have no clue what I want.

How about you?