[ He knows Rumlow disappeared for a while. He knows because he cased the town after Kenzi left her 'husband.' But after a while, it became apparent that the HYDRA agent simply disappeared, like several others before him. So that was one threat down, one less reason to look over his shoulder (and Steve's and Natasha's and Kenzi's) for while.
And then, a couple days ago, he spotted Rumlow for the first time in over a month. Something was different, though, in his bearing from the last time Bucky saw him. Not just one thing, but a number of little, subtle differences. So... he might have channeled the Winter Soldier more over the next few days with the stalking and surveillance, keeping quiet and hidden.
Today, though, Bucky's out in the open, making no effort to stay off Rumlow's radar. He watches as the other man pulls away from the crowd, and finally, he approaches. ]
Haven't seen you in a while. [ A neutral comment spoken in a neutral voice, not betraying if he's speaking as the real Bucky Barnes, or the Bucky Barnes of this town. He is, however, watching Rumlow closely. ]
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And then, a couple days ago, he spotted Rumlow for the first time in over a month. Something was different, though, in his bearing from the last time Bucky saw him. Not just one thing, but a number of little, subtle differences. So... he might have channeled the Winter Soldier more over the next few days with the stalking and surveillance, keeping quiet and hidden.
Today, though, Bucky's out in the open, making no effort to stay off Rumlow's radar. He watches as the other man pulls away from the crowd, and finally, he approaches. ]
Haven't seen you in a while. [ A neutral comment spoken in a neutral voice, not betraying if he's speaking as the real Bucky Barnes, or the Bucky Barnes of this town. He is, however, watching Rumlow closely. ]