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So I know it's only been two days, but anyone who's made it through two days of Basic so far - trust me. It could be worse. [He cocks a wry grin. Bucky's not the worst drill sergeant Steve's seen, and besides:] You could have asthma.

[Yeah, he's pretty sure he almost died at least ten times during Basic. And he got the much abbreviated version.

Anyway.]

If anyone's got any questions, or just wants to get in some extra practice with a different face, let me know. But, [he raises one finger,] I'm not your Drill Sergeant, and I'm not about to contradict anything he says just because you want to hear he's wrong - because he's not. [So just keep that in mind. Steve might be helping Bucky, but Bucky's in charge here.]

[PRIVATE TO MINDY MACREADY]
Hey. Just because I'm not your temporary warden anymore doesn't mean we need to ignore each other, right? Remember, I'm right down the hall if you need anything - whether it's a couch or a punching bag. [Literally or figuratively.

Still, he doesn't want to push. She doesn't seem like she'd respond well to that. He can only offer, she's got to take him up on it. So.] Otherwise... I'm sure I'll see you in the gym.

[PRIVATE TO VEX]
[He's seen Vex on the network, but they've never spoken. Now, though, it looks like that's going to have to change.] I guess I should introduce myself - I'm Captain Rogers. Or you can call me Steve. I admit, I don't know much about you - but I'd like to think I'm a pretty good listener.

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[Lydia considers that, she knows there is definitely truth to what he's asking her to think about. No, she'd not be the same Allison. She wouldn't be the hunter ready to take action and protect the pack. She might even lose some of that and it'd be too late when they actually need it. And Lydia doesn't want that, she does want her to be less reckless though.]

Maybe we can help each other come up with ways to keep our best friends out of trouble. [And she extends that to Scott, with Stiles. Not that she won't help with Stiles as well, of course she is. But she knows that there will be times when the boys just really need each other.]

Your answers already helped me a lot. Thank you. And I'm available if you need anything, too. If you need help or to talk. [Because considering the time difference between him and his best friend, she can only guess there are things Bucky doesn't really understand about Steve's future.]

[It's definitely a challenge - letting someone who's naturally protective be themselves without, ideally, actually putting themselves in danger every second of every day. Sometimes it's impossible. But as their friend... you have to try, and Steve understands that.

So he smiles lopsidedly, nodding.] Two heads are better than one, right? [Maybe between the two of them, they can come up with a method that works. Or is at least less likely to fail.

Though he looks both happy to help and grateful, all at the same, time, when she offers.] Thank you. I appreciate that too, Lydia.

[He'll try not to take her up on it, because of course he's not the smartest and he likes to deal with things on his own, too. But it's really, really nice having the offer. And you never know.]

Definitely better than one. [She smiles as she nods her agreement. She figures at least Scott will help them with whatever necessary, but he's way more involved than Steve is and she understands the importance of outside perspective.

Her smile turns into a smirk at his thank you.] Just do take me up on it when you need it, okay?

[Because she knows how selfless people like Steve (and Scott) can be. She knows how hard it is for them to ask for help because they feel like it's their job to save and protect everyone else. And considering how much they can do for everyone else, she knows how important it is to keep them okay.]

[He looks a little sheepish, but his grateful smile does stay put, even if she's going to give him that look. Yeah, it's one he knows pretty well.] I - can promise to try. How's that?

I'll accept that. For now. [She knows the two of them aren't close, but if she realizes something is up with him in the future, she just might poke at him now that she gave him that disclaimer.]

[His grin is still sheepish - but it softens after a minute.] It's good to have people like you on board, Lydia.

You say that now. [She's teasing, so she adds a smile that is completely sincere.]

You too, Steve.

I don't think I'm ever changing my mind on that one.

Thanks.

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