A laugh bubbles out of him, quiet but genuine. He's missed this. Fuck, he's missed Steve so much. Rare quick visits and skype sessions aren't enough. He can't remember the last time he felt like he was getting enough of Steve. Before the war, probably, because even during the war he remembers having to suddenly learn to share Steve.

He's so tired of sharing Steve with so many people. Some days it feels like his piece just isn't big enough anymore.

"I mean it. Staying here while you're out there is hard enough." He can't ask Steve to stay and he can't go with him. It's no secret that he's still got a lot of healing to do here, even if they could keep him hidden, he's still only half a man some days.