"If he's going to keep your head on your shoulders and focused on the fact you're now hope of the country, then I'll go out on my own to get him back," he said with a shrug of his shoulders. And he could worm his way deeper into Steve's good graces and possibly use the friendship for his purposes too.

He glanced around to make certain that no one was anywhere close to them because he wasn't risking Steve's new good reputation on the need to hug. When he was certain they had the all clear, he curled an arm around Steve's back and stroked his hand along it.

"He might, but he like everyone else is dying for good soldiers. Besides, I'm sure you could just punch your way out."