"I hope you never do. I can't risk being taken again. Next time, they may—"
His voice trails off, head dropping back down as Leon continues to groom him. He then gave a low but light howl, like laughter.
"Even then."
《《 so grateful to have you on my side."
He smiled then walked over to the table, but didn't sit until she returned with clothing.
《《 the meal from being too focused on me, maybe clothes would be better?"
He winked and took another sip of wine, then lightly grabbed her arm as she walked by him to find clothes.
"Thank you, Tala. Truly, for everything. You are an amazing woman and I am 》》
《《 Tala this is perfect. Everything is perfect. You know I'm not a picky eater anyway. This is wonderful."
He grabs a glass of wine and takes a sip then looks down at his towel.
"Well, I don't mind eating like this, but if it's going to prevent you from enjoying 》》
Bucky closes his eyes, taking in a big whiff of the food. He chuckles at Tala's response when he walked in.
"I—I'm sorry. My clothes were sorta of—bloody, so I didn't think it was appropriate for dinner."
He searched the table with a furrowed brow.
"Oh no. 》》
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"Thank you. I've learned my lesson. I am safe here with you and that's where I'll stay."
Bucky whines softly as Leon cleans and affirms their bond, laying into him.
"If you go, I go with you. I can never be without you again."
《《 are pure, Tala, and I am so grateful for you. Just give me some tine to recover from this."
He says with soft eyes. He then bathes, the smell of the food luring him to be quick.
He wraps a towel around his waist and walks out.
"Damn, this looks and smells amazing!"
《《 with those big puppy eyes?" He chuckled then was about to ask where Fen was, when he walked in and laid next to the tub.
"Hey, Fen. It's good to see you." He says as his hand reaches to scratch behind his ear.
He then looks up to Tala.
"I know your intentions 》》
Bucky hoped that she knew his flinching had nothing to do with her. It was merely nerve memory. He knew tgat she woukd never harm him.
He laughs when she mentions him feeding Fen pepperoni.
"I do remember that. How could I not when he kept looking at me with 》》
"I know, I just feel stupid. I should have never left the safety of the forest."
He sighs, leaning into Leon as he licks away his tears.
"You being here, close to me is all I need right now."
《《 care about me. You always show it."
He closes his eyes with a sigh, allowing the hot water to soak away the blood and aches. He opens them upon her return, taking the glass.
"This is needed. Thank you."
He slams the vodka with a groan then sinks down into the water.
《《 with sadness in hus voice. He nods as he tosses his clothing in the hamper, then settles down into the tub.
"This smells great, and feels even better. Thank you, Tala."
As her hand lifted his face, a small smile appeared, though he flinched a little.
"I know you 》》
She was right in that his mind began to attempt processing the visit. Flashes of them being in the kitchen making pizza came to him he snapped his fingers.
"I remember! We were making pizza, right? I'm sorry, but when they turn me, I lose so many memories."
He says 》》
Buck lowers his head, tears falling from his eyes.
"But it's my fault. I should have never wandered out of the forest. I think they set a trap to lure me out, and it worked. I feel so horrible."
His mind remembered all the carnage he caused.
《《 and sighs. Then, his face shows confusion at the mention of them having Italian at her penthouse.
"I'm sorry, I can't remember at the moment, but I'm sure it was nice."
He nods as he peels off his clothing.
"Food and a stiff drink would be great. Thank you, Tala."
Buck didn't know what to call it, other than he felt 'whoozy'. He had gone through portals before, but his state of mind didn't help him.
He sighs as she led him to the bathroom, feeling safe with her.
"A bath is a good idea."
He looks at his blood-soaked clothing 》》
《《 will be my last."
As she portaled them to her home, he felt a bit nauseous, but fought it down.
He looked around at the mysteries surroundings.
"I've never been to your place before—or have I?" He couldn't remember.
"Am I safe here?"