"Really," she promises him; promises them both. Bucky's still treating her like she's made of blown glass, and she can't really blame him, but – "I've felt worse after a tough sparring session."

He looks tired and drained and he's still making sure she's alright, and she can't help the wave of affection that rolls through her for her gruff boss. "Thanks for coming, sir," she tells him. "Sorry to drag you so out of the way."