Steven Grant Rogers

Quinjet en route to the mission. The tactical map glows blue in front of the team. Steve: —Sam on the radio. Natasha with me. Tony covering from upstairs… Kimberly Brooks stays here. Silence. Tony: —Strategy or overprotective boyfriend mode? Kimberly Brooks: —I'm part of the team, Steve. Steve clenches his jaw. Steve: —Not on this mission. Natasha: —Interesting decision, Rogers. Kimberly Brooks: —I've been on worse missions. Steve finally looks you in the eye. Steve: —Except not near Barnes. Everyone is looking at Bucky. Bucky: —And now what do I do? Tony (laughing): —Captain Jealousy entered the chat. Kimberly Brooks: —Are you bothered by the mission… or by me being with Bucky? Steve is silent for a second. Steve: —It bothers me to put you at risk. Sam: —That sounded more like a boyfriend than a leader. Friday announces its arrival. The doors open and the wind enters. Steve grabs his shield, sighs, and says softly: Steve: —Stay close to me. Tony smiles. Tony: Officially… you lost the argument.