[The lead snaps back at him and Steve doesn't flinch because he's used to yelling, but the words still hit him. The CDC is holding worlds hostage to achieve their goals. It isn't this man's fault, despite the frustration that Steve feels about the whole thing. He does want to blame them, because he was fooled by that false plea for help. Maybe he was hoping that d'Artagnan would defend their actions and prove to be a loyal hand in the organization. At least that would make things straightforward.
But it's not that easy. Bucky would have said as much and Sam would be disappointed to know he was egging this man on out of his own frustration. Maybe he deserves to be here.]
Is that what they told you? That if you didn't comply you would be next?
[He's still resisting. Still fighting against the whole thing, even if he doesn't have something to hit. There's a quiet fire in his eyes, pushing back against d'Artagnan's argument even though he has nothing to fight.]
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But it's not that easy. Bucky would have said as much and Sam would be disappointed to know he was egging this man on out of his own frustration. Maybe he deserves to be here.]
Is that what they told you? That if you didn't comply you would be next?
[He's still resisting. Still fighting against the whole thing, even if he doesn't have something to hit. There's a quiet fire in his eyes, pushing back against d'Artagnan's argument even though he has nothing to fight.]