[ He ducks the headbutt, not wanting Bucky to hurt himself badly. Not the kick, which will break the bone.
It's heartbreaking to see a human being driven to this desperation, and Clark regrets causing him pain, even when it has purpose. At least Bucky will wear himself out long before Clark even feels an iota of fatigue. He said he would be able to stop him, and now it feels like a promise.
He waits patiently for Bucky to realise it's fruitless to retaliate, careful to dodge or move around any headbutts or attacks from the metal arm: he doesn't want to crush it. The rest, Bucky said would heal, and Clark will live with that. ]
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It's heartbreaking to see a human being driven to this desperation, and Clark regrets causing him pain, even when it has purpose. At least Bucky will wear himself out long before Clark even feels an iota of fatigue. He said he would be able to stop him, and now it feels like a promise.
He waits patiently for Bucky to realise it's fruitless to retaliate, careful to dodge or move around any headbutts or attacks from the metal arm: he doesn't want to crush it. The rest, Bucky said would heal, and Clark will live with that. ]