"Is that a job offer? I think that's a job offer. It sure sounded like a job offer," Tony declares, irrepressible. Steve stifles a sigh, even as Bucky shifts in his chair.

"Deputy Commander Ross." His best friend's voice is low and rough, and he's carefully not looking at Steve, which sets off all kinds of warning bells. Before he can do anything to stop him, Bucky asks, "If the decision were yours to make, what would you do? I don't ..." He swallows, hard. "I'm tired of causing trouble for everyone."