Date: 2024-05-06 02:17 am (UTC)
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Bucky truly does appreciate that. He's just not used to it. It's why he's still smiling though- it's actually very refreshing.

"I never sleep on my mattress either. That's what it is. A big damn marshmallow."

He follows Hawke into the building, shoving his hands in his pockets as he eyes the place. The doorman gets a nod, but mostly Bucky is sizing him up. He also absolutely doesn't mind the stairs, and agrees with Hawke about what floor to live on. He did the same in Bucharest when he was in hiding. He does the same now in his apartment in Brooklyn.

"Nice place," he says sincerely as Hawke lets him inside, and he wanders a little. Hawke has more than he does, but that doesn't say much. He has a couch, a TV, a lamp and a chair. He likely won't be inviting Hawke back to his place any time soon, because he is actually embarrassed by it. He knows it's pathetic to live the way he does.

He does meander over to the staff. It reminds him of Loki's scepter, lit up by the tesseract. He has to remind himself that that particular problem is gone now. It's all gone. Maybe he stares at it a little too long, though.

Date: 2024-05-06 02:35 am (UTC)
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He snaps out of it when Hawke comes over and takes the beer from him with a soft thank you.

"It's interesting. Reminds me of something from my past." It's really all he wants to say about that, and he's more interested in Hawke's explanation of his magic. "Elemental- so the light in the alleyway- what else can you do? I mean- you still don't have to tell me if you don't want to, I'm just curious about you. Being a mage is pretty big stuff around here."

Date: 2024-05-06 03:00 am (UTC)
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He moves to sit on the couch- which really is comfortable. He even sits next to Hawke instead of on the other end. He takes a sip of his beer, then turns a little more toward him, watching his hands.

His eyebrows lift slightly as he watches the magic take form. He can see how Hawke is concentrating, but it really does look effortless....and quite pretty. The lightning has him tense a little, but it passes quickly.

"Well now you're just showing off," he teases, looking at Hawke once again. "That's pretty incredible, though. I liked the snow."

Date: 2024-05-06 03:22 am (UTC)
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"It does look pretty damn good on you," Bucky agrees with a warm smile that turns into a laugh when Hawke uses his magic to make his beer cold. "Oh, that's good. Very useful."

And then he's not really sure why he asks, but it just comes tumbling out of his mouth anyway. "Does it work like that on people's skin?" Not that any of Bucky's is showing, what with his gloves on.

Date: 2024-05-06 04:17 am (UTC)
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He's relieved Hawke doesn't know about his past. He's relieved that the other man doesn't look at him a certain way. The way all people who know who and what we was look at him.

Being with Hawke is a relief, he thinks to himself, time and time again.

Even as his face grows slightly hot when Hawke answers his question, he still doesn't squirm. He does hesitate though- but only for a small moment this time, before he pulls his right glove off to reveal a very real hand- and places it in Hawke's. "Sure."

Date: 2024-05-06 11:35 pm (UTC)
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Heavy topics for a different time, possibly. It takes a lot for Bucky to trust someone, and even then it's only ever really been Steve. Maybe Sam.

But those thoughts are far away now, as his hand settles in Hawke's. Bucky doesn't feel very attractive right now, but that's his own issue. He's still figuring out how to fit back into his own skin, his own mind. Experiences like tonight truly help, though.

He watches Hawke for a long moment, until he can feel the shift in temperature from Hawke's hand to hid palm. It grows colder and colder and for a moment it almost reminds him of something he doesn't want to remember. Trauma from the past, that makes his other hand curl into a fist at his side. But he concentrates hard on staying grounded in the here and now, and knowing that these surroundings are different from the ones he had to endure before. It's a good thing he sticks it out too, because once the almost painful cold wraps around his hand, it slowly starts warming in the other direction, surrounding his arm, moving up his wrist. It feels nice, it feels gentle.

Bucky breathes out slow and deep when Hawke pulls away as well, his gaze flickering back up to his face. "That felt incredible." Not a word he'd use lightly.

Date: 2024-05-07 12:04 am (UTC)
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It would be a whole different kind of thing, talking to Hawke about it, as opposed to anyone else. Bucky can already feel that. But no, not tonight.

"Yeah," he says simply. He did like it. The heat, anyway. He can feel the heat lingering on his skin, even as he pulls his glove back on. He takes another sip of his icy cold beer, unable to help the smile that forms around the rim. At that, he takes an even longer sip.

"Oh, I'm imagining. It's hard not to." Honesty, at least. He isn't shying away from it this time. It really did feel nice.

Date: 2024-05-07 12:13 am (UTC)
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It's good Hawke doesn't ask, because with Bucky being honest right now, he wouldnt want to lie. But he'd have to.

He laughs a little at Hawke's wink, shaking his head. "I bet you can. You're incredibly smooth." It's how he used to be, once upon a time. Now he's so damn tightly wound, he doesn't think anything can make him relax that way again.

Date: 2024-05-07 02:17 am (UTC)
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"More than a small bit, yeah," Buck nods, tilting his head down a little as he does so, eyes on Hawke. "Haven't talked to anyone for this long since-- since too far back to even remember."

Bucky rests back against the couch a little more as well, getting comfortable. Hawke is right, of course, even if it's hard for Bucky to admit. Maybe it's hard for Hawke to admit it as well, though Hawke seems plenty open about that sort of thing. It makes it easier for Bucky to talk as well.

"It's good we cam across each other, then." He's quiet for a moment after that, looking down at his beer, picking at the label for a moment before he takes another long sip. "Being alone had felt easier. Made it feel like it was my decision."

Date: 2024-05-07 02:32 am (UTC)
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Growing up, Bucky had been that way too. And then he was nothing. No one. A ghost, until he got his mind back again. Now, far too often, he's the one who feels like a burden.

He doesn't need to glance around. He only needs to look at Hawke. "Yeah- a lot of good decisions tonight, and none of them had anything to do with being alone. Although you did have to do quite a lot of convincing at the start. Sorry about that."

Date: 2024-05-07 03:10 am (UTC)
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"That is absolutely true. More often than not." But Hawke stuck around and made it past Bucky's defenses. It's rare to meet someone like Hawke, he knows that much is true. "Hope I was fairly decent company tonight too."

He takes the beer with a nod of thanks. He could drink all night and not feel a single thing. He wonders if Hawke has picked up on that by now. Maybe not, because it's not an expected thing.

Bucky smiles, giving a small nod. "Second date, yeah. I'd really like that."

Date: 2024-05-08 12:16 am (UTC)
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Bucky would definitely put Hawke to bed. He'd even tuck him in and fetch some cold water with aspirin. Taking care of people is something he's good at, even though it seems like his bedside manner might be abysmal.

"We can go for dinner, or-- I'm not exactly sure what people do for dates anymore." He almost says back in my day, but they haven't exactly touched upon that yet. "Right, yeah. I'll be back for the cat, too. Just have to pick up a few things-- and figure out what a cat might need. I'm gonna have to use Google."

Date: 2024-05-08 12:42 am (UTC)
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He laughs a little, nodding. "Good, cause that's pretty much what I figured too. Maybe something to scratch." And maybe something to play with. Bucky doesn't have much in his apartment to amuse a small animal.

Hawke sure has a lot of interesting friends.

"It's on the internet. It helps you find things. It's really amazing, actually. But you have to be careful because it can lead to some real strange places. I found that out the hard way." Even kitties might be a dangerous thing to search.

"That would be real nice, yeah. I'm easy too. I'm good with anything."

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