[John doesn't think Alfie is wrong; he'll feel guilty and incredibly responsible any way about it. But there's some comfort in Bucky's words.]
I'm trying not to be. [But this place is wearing him through.] I just going to try to hold onto him for now. We'll have to figure out what to actually do with him once we're finished with the transfusion.
[He promised to go back to the Avengers, a promise he's already going to break because of Pierce, and he needs to get moving to intercept his old handler. He can't afford the time to offer to help John out with the Joker.]
Sorry I can't help you hold him. I have to get to Pierce.
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I'm trying not to be. [But this place is wearing him through.] I just going to try to hold onto him for now. We'll have to figure out what to actually do with him once we're finished with the transfusion.
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Sorry I can't help you hold him. I have to get to Pierce.
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[And look at that, it's John who politely ends the conversation. Take note, Bucky.]