[ Steve is silent for a moment, trying to parse the information and break it down into something more sensible. It doesn't help that Bucky is distracting in the sweetest of ways, when he's turning back into human shape again, and seems to be happy to cuddle up.
He squeezes him in return, setting him down onto their bed and drawing him into his arms, hands roaming over his body, fond and affectionate. Life is relatively good for them now, stable, and Steve is happier for it. But it always leaves a bitter taste in his mouth when he hears about HYDRA and what it did to his mate. ]
...She died, but she's still inside you? A mermaid?
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He squeezes him in return, setting him down onto their bed and drawing him into his arms, hands roaming over his body, fond and affectionate. Life is relatively good for them now, stable, and Steve is happier for it. But it always leaves a bitter taste in his mouth when he hears about HYDRA and what it did to his mate. ]
...She died, but she's still inside you? A mermaid?