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[worthallthis]

There is no voice message here. Better hope you got the right box.

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[punched_hitler]

(He can definitely take a bath if that's what he prefers.)

Steve can't deny the wash of relief at being able to do something, however small, for Bucky. "Okay. Just come on up with 'em. I'll get Libby ready to go and make sure Lark's cleared out if he's back."

[worthallthis]

A bath will be an absolute joy, Rogers. He will be grumpy at ever having to use a shower again. He pushes up from the wall wearily. "As long as he doesn't come in the bathroom. I don't really care what Lark does. Or you and Libby." It's not like he's not pretty familiar with having people around.

[punched_hitler]

Well, weirdly enough, you know a guy with access to a tub who'd be happy to let you use it whenever you want.

He twitches one shoulder up in a shrug, starts heading for the door so he can be the one to pull it open. "Sure, whichever. I mean, Libby's always happy to go for a walk and Lark's not even home that much anyway. But I'll make sure you don't get walked in on, either way. You can take your time. Plenty of hot water." Which is a thing he'll secretly maybe never be over.

[worthallthis]

That requires asking, Rogers.

He does follow him out, though, with a simple, tired: "Thanks. For this, too." Guy's been solid, despite everything, and this was a good idea.

[punched_hitler]

Well. Maybe Steve will just have to do the asking, then. Do you want to take a bath isn't a hard phrase to get out.

Still, he offers Bucky a smile at that, even if it's still tinged with guilt. He knows it hadn't fixed anything, but nothing can, really. "Sure, pal. I hope it helped. Always worked better for me than the alternatives, at least."