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It's not a lie, Bucky.

[Not technically.]

You were the last person I talked to then.

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[He hadn't been the last one to talk to John when he froze to death any of the times he died, had he? He doesn't reply for a long few moments as he thinks back in confusion, finally dredging up the confused memories of--

Oh.

Oh shit.

He hasn't often been confronted by the actions of the Soldier so overtly before, usually most of the people who've actively come into contact with him are already dead, and it doesn't feel good.]

I'd forgotten.

[Cold comfort to someone who obviously had to relive terror.]

I'm sorry.

[jumpthegun]

It's fine.

It's not really fine, but it's fine, you know? It's over. Sorry I scared you.

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[John's being a lot nicer about this than Bucky would likely be if the situation were flipped, and it sort of makes him want to punch a wall somewhere.]

You should've just hung up on me.

[Stupid John, too nice for his own good.]

As long as you kept moving and stayed alive, I would've understood.

[jumpthegun]

I did hang up on you, Bucky. I'm just glad you didn't call me back.

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Only didn't because you promised you'd keep moving. If I'd called you today and found you were dead from the cold, I'd have hunted you down to kick your ass when you revived.

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I'll bear that in mind for the next time, shall I?

I'm keeping moving. Still freezing, but there's a bath with hot water close to where I've made it to. I don't think there's anyone in the area. I'd kill to have someone to sleep with right about now.

[There's a pause, then a hasty follow-up message.]

For warmth. You know what I mean.

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Sure, if you say so.

My Pop used to say that only people with a guilty conscience make clarifications like that.

[jumpthegun]

Your Pop's a right git and so are you.

[So there!]

The point is, I'm making an effort not to freeze.

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And that effort would be greatly improved with someone to sleep with. Got it. I'll ask around for you.

[He won't, John is as far as this joking goes, but sometimes it's nice to be a jerk.]

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[He knows he's being teased.]

At least make sure she's pretty, please?

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[He snorts to himself.]

Making no promises, you'll take what I can get.

Keep warm, and call me if you need me.

[jumpthegun]

I will, Bucky. Hopefully, this death price will pass soon. Night!