[ Steve isn't naive, isn't an idiot. Torture is vile and disgusting and something he wishes didn't happen, but he's not an idiot. He knows that while HYDRA did it, SHEILD without HYDRA's influence would, too. The government would. There were plenty of ways they'd try to get their information. ]
How do you think we found out about Zola's algorithm? Maybe most won't, but I don't think the government or what's left of SHIELD is willing to play with gloves on.
[ There's no pleasure on his face at the idea of it, no smugness, just bleak surety. ] You know it'll happen if we - [ His jaw clenches a moment, and he exhales. ] It was suggested I use the bond to my advantage, to dig for what there is. I can't- I won't do that, but I'm not an idiot, either, Rumlow. The only thing keeping us apart the first time around was concern about where we stood. And while-- while I hate what you did to Bucky, while I hate everything you were a part of, I can't change the bond. I wish I could.
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none of this is okay
[ Steve isn't naive, isn't an idiot. Torture is vile and disgusting and something he wishes didn't happen, but he's not an idiot. He knows that while HYDRA did it, SHEILD without HYDRA's influence would, too. The government would. There were plenty of ways they'd try to get their information. ]
How do you think we found out about Zola's algorithm? Maybe most won't, but I don't think the government or what's left of SHIELD is willing to play with gloves on.
[ There's no pleasure on his face at the idea of it, no smugness, just bleak surety. ] You know it'll happen if we - [ His jaw clenches a moment, and he exhales. ] It was suggested I use the bond to my advantage, to dig for what there is. I can't- I won't do that, but I'm not an idiot, either, Rumlow. The only thing keeping us apart the first time around was concern about where we stood. And while-- while I hate what you did to Bucky, while I hate everything you were a part of, I can't change the bond. I wish I could.