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  1. My Fuckups and My Faults by

    Fandoms: Captain America (Movies), Captain America - All Media Types, The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel  

    16 Sep 2023

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    As Bucky starts to let his old friend back into his life, Steve discovers that instead of dehumanization, HYDRA found a way to wield the Winter Soldier's very humanity against himself.

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    "You can look at me."

    The Soldier slid his eyes to Rumlow gratefully. He felt his trembling arms relax as he met that familiar expression of patient sympathy.

    "I'm sorry, babe," said Rumlow, with a sad half-smile. "You know I have to do this."

    The Soldier nodded once, steadily. He took in a huge breath, and silently took off his shirt. The blood Rumlow was about to draw would almost be a relief - liquid penance for the Soldier's inadequacy.

    He was just lucky that Rumlow still cared about him enough to be honest with him about what a piece of shit he was.

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