[oom] a walk in the woods

They end up staying in Jabariland for a few weeks, both to be certain the current crop of would-be invaders is sufficiently cowed by the ‘ghost’ and to set a few preparations for what to do if future problems should arise. Bucky sends word to T’Challa and Okoye and Shuri as needed, makes himself one among several in the conversations, and pays attention to Sharon’s leadership as she works though plans with M’Baku. He’s always known she’s good at what she does, but it’s been a while since seeing her do it quite like this.

Something else to think about, along with the other things they’d talked through. Bucky bides his time until a few days after they get back, mulling over an idea in the meantime, and waits to bring it up until Sharon’s on her second cup of coffee.

”Are you awake enough for me to ask you for something?” There’s wry amusement in his eyes, but it’s a sincere question.