[He can't help but frown. Can't help but feel the rejection he's getting from the guy. But why? Rumlow never imagined meeting Bucky Barnes, much less to find him so unfriendly. Maybe he shouldn't have started by announcing that he knew him. Rumlow figures he ought to clarify that.
He'd prefer not to in public, since it feels in a way, contradictory to the reality that exists here. If he really is Bucky Barnes of the Howling Commandos. Rumlow lowers his voice, still holding onto his breakfast to seem casual.]
I work with Rogers. Not gonna question anything, but. Just so you know. Your buddy's a member of my team.
[He still considers STRIKE his, even if Rogers steps into command when assigned. Rumlow has never really minded, that he recalls. Likes how efficient things are under him. How useful he is in a fight. How he takes care of anyone who isn't on his level.
He takes a bite of his sandwich and chews quietly, watching for Bucky's reaction. If all Rumlow gets is a blank stare, then he'll know. There's either some more amnesia going around or this is some serious shit that he's going to need time to unravel. He'd sooner consider the former, but he's hedging bets on the latter -- the fact Bucky is here at all makes it almost necessary.]
You wanna know more, we can talk. If not here, then come to the gym. Ain't here to fuck with you.
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He'd prefer not to in public, since it feels in a way, contradictory to the reality that exists here. If he really is Bucky Barnes of the Howling Commandos. Rumlow lowers his voice, still holding onto his breakfast to seem casual.]
I work with Rogers. Not gonna question anything, but. Just so you know. Your buddy's a member of my team.
[He still considers STRIKE his, even if Rogers steps into command when assigned. Rumlow has never really minded, that he recalls. Likes how efficient things are under him. How useful he is in a fight. How he takes care of anyone who isn't on his level.
He takes a bite of his sandwich and chews quietly, watching for Bucky's reaction. If all Rumlow gets is a blank stare, then he'll know. There's either some more amnesia going around or this is some serious shit that he's going to need time to unravel. He'd sooner consider the former, but he's hedging bets on the latter -- the fact Bucky is here at all makes it almost necessary.]
You wanna know more, we can talk. If not here, then come to the gym. Ain't here to fuck with you.