"You mean you've actually got more than just me looking out for you? I'm shocked." More sarcasm from the teen. He knew fully well Bucky had a few people here looking out for him. For all that he tried to keep people at arm's length, it appeared there was some here who would always get past his defenses.

At least if Ivar was getting smart-mouthed again, it meant he wasn't dwelling on his losses. It felt good to know he had at least a few friends here who weren't going to abandon him. It was something he would likely never get used to no matter how old he got. The scars of his childhood ran deep.