Bucky sure as hell doesn't sound fine, but Steve won't push it for now. It's easier to talk without a wall between them, anyway. Here, he isn't sure who might be able to listen in.

"I know." He gets that. He understands that being locked in here isn't a reward and that they keep track of these things, but he can't let Bucky take a beating just to save his own skin. That's not who Steve is and it's not who he wants to be.

"I'm not great at doing what I'm supposed to do." Which he thinks should be obvious because of where they are. "And If you thought I was just going to walk away, you're crazier than I thought."

The teasing is gentle, but it's there. Steve can't quite help it and he smiles a little at the easy words. Right now, he's okay and Bucky's okay and they can worry about the rest later when it comes.