[ Reciprocation is still difficult; the metal hand isn't used for tickling. He still has issues using it for anything around Steve, too worried that one day he'll actually hurt him. Professor Xavier had assured him the triggers were removed, that there shouldn't be anything that would put Steve in danger, but he couldn't shake the feeling that was wrong.
So he doesn't tickle back, keeps his hands to himself, and instead nudges Steve with his knee. ]
We can.
[ It's said easily enough. There was a time a while back when Bucky didn't want to leave the house, didn't want to deal with the outside world where he was making his own decisions and interacting with people and not knowing how, just knowing he was piss poor at it.
Now, it's easier; he lets Steve lead, but that's fine. He remembers enough to know that's how it should be, him followin' the dumb kid who always got into trouble. ]
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So he doesn't tickle back, keeps his hands to himself, and instead nudges Steve with his knee. ]
We can.
[ It's said easily enough. There was a time a while back when Bucky didn't want to leave the house, didn't want to deal with the outside world where he was making his own decisions and interacting with people and not knowing how, just knowing he was piss poor at it.
Now, it's easier; he lets Steve lead, but that's fine. He remembers enough to know that's how it should be, him followin' the dumb kid who always got into trouble. ]