[ Whoah, hey. It comes out softer than he means, scooping him up and cradling him gently. Was Bucky this touchy when he was a kid? Steve doesn't remember, mostly because when they were kids he was the one who needed all the attention. ]

People should always be nice to you. And you do make me happy, pal.

[ He pauses a moment, weighing his words as he tries to figure out how to say this. ]

It's just - the bad guys who did things are-- they're the ones who made me sad. Not you, alright?