But where you can't, don't. Even if everyone is telling you that something wrong is something right. Even if the whole world is telling you to move it is your duty to plant yourself like a tree, look them in the eye and say, "No, you move".
We’re taking down S.H.I.E.L.D. S.H.I.E.L.D. had nothing to do with this. You gave me this mission. This is how it ends. S.H.I.E.L.D.’s been compromised. You said so yourself. HYDRA grew right under your nose and nobody noticed.
But, please, tell me you're not gone. You can't be gone.
Did you believe in your friend? Did you respect him? Then stop blaming yourself. Allow Barnes the dignity of his choice.
None of that's your fault, Steve.
character poster: bucky barnes // “what was her name, again?” “dolores. you called her dot.” “she's gotta be a hundred years old right now.” “so are we, pal.”
happy 100th birthday, bucky barnes!