[Steve's eyes are fixed on him again, patiently waiting for him to explain without letting himself hope too much this time. When it comes, Steve feels this mixture of happiness and a punch to the gut that has Bucky Barnes' name all over it. His best friend is broken, but the pieces are still right there in front of him.]
Before the serum. [He makes sure his voice is under control before he speaks. Just the facts, without the pressure of anything else.] I was skinny and sick. You're remembering me before you went off to war.
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Before the serum. [He makes sure his voice is under control before he speaks. Just the facts, without the pressure of anything else.] I was skinny and sick. You're remembering me before you went off to war.
[Before Steve followed him right into it.]