[Steve's first thought is at least the man doesn't immediately bolt. He was wondering if Bucky would run as soon as he saw him, but apparently he's managed to cool down since their last, failed, talk.
By some miracle it seems that Bucky is allowing his presence.]
It doesn't matter if it's gone. The gesture is what is important.
[He holds out the stick of charcoal he was using to draw on his own lanterns. There's still an awkward tension between them, but Steve is trying to help without pushing too hard. At least for the moment. It went so poorly last time he's had the chance to reflect on his mistake, but the urge to worry over the other man is still there. It always will be.]
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By some miracle it seems that Bucky is allowing his presence.]
It doesn't matter if it's gone. The gesture is what is important.
[He holds out the stick of charcoal he was using to draw on his own lanterns. There's still an awkward tension between them, but Steve is trying to help without pushing too hard. At least for the moment. It went so poorly last time he's had the chance to reflect on his mistake, but the urge to worry over the other man is still there. It always will be.]