That managed to get a tiny smile out of Bucky and he asked, trying to change the subject, "Can I meet Iron Man if I hang out around you long enough?"

He wanted to be distracted, wanted to try and forget about what he had been through. His childhood hero - and, indeed, childhood crush - was sitting in front of him telling Bucky he would die to keep him safe.

Bucky blinked, tears streaking his cheeks, dripping over and off his nose.