yussss I love these subtle misunderstandings, too!
And don't worry, I totally read it the way you intended. I guess what I was trying to say was that Steve's typical reaction was like "argh, HYDRA is horrible and was mean to Bucky", without the true horror of it actually sinking in -- so he grouses about HYDRA in that "it kinda feels personal" sort of way. But the way Bucky is eagerly sharing this really messed up moment (and perceiving it as a positive, intimate thing) is making Steve realize the full extent of how much HYDRA torture has affected Bucky, so it's morel like "aw noes, buckos ;___;"
I absolutely loved the "Bucky shuts down with displays of anger" bit! It makes so much sense.
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And don't worry, I totally read it the way you intended. I guess what I was trying to say was that Steve's typical reaction was like "argh, HYDRA is horrible and was mean to Bucky", without the true horror of it actually sinking in -- so he grouses about HYDRA in that "it kinda feels personal" sort of way. But the way Bucky is eagerly sharing this really messed up moment (and perceiving it as a positive, intimate thing) is making Steve realize the full extent of how much HYDRA torture has affected Bucky, so it's morel like "aw noes, buckos ;___;"
I absolutely loved the "Bucky shuts down with displays of anger" bit! It makes so much sense.