Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026of Bucky. As they clear the tree line, the sun is just starting to melt across the sky. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026"Just tap my shoulder if you need anything. " He gives Bucky a reassuring nod as they float slowly upwards. "I was flying last week and happened to catch a gorgeous sunset. I hope we catch it again." Payne had immediately thought --> 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 11/08/2026"I promise. You won't." Payne slips his arm around Bucky's waist, holding him firmly. "Stand on my feet." He nods to encourage him. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 11/08/2026"Of course, I'll hold you tight." His brow furrows. "I don't want to scare you." 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Payne laughs at the idea, but shakes his head. "I can fly" "Would you like to join me?" 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 10/08/2026"Have you ever flown? He breaks the silence quickly "Outside of an airplane..." 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Payne smiles happily, seeing Bucky felt the same. "I've been looking forward to talking to you more. Last time, I know it must have been frustrating." 100
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Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Payne's cheeks are pink after feeling those soft lips on his skin. He isn't going anywhere. Payne has been learning sign in Bucky's absence and how to be a bit less clonish- and more human. Plus he wanted to get to know Bucky even more. "Really glad you're here." 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Payne smiles, absolutely beaming that Bucky thought of him. "I missed you,too." He tries to be cool, but probably squeezes Bucky a bit hard. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Payne smiles warmly. "Oh that's understandable. I just-" He searches for the word, then signs it: "I missed you ." 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026"You're welcome. " He smiles back at the handsome soldier. "I admit, I didn't think I'd see you again." 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 27/07/2026"Thank you." He signs a little better than he did. "You look handsome too." 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Payne stares back, eyes wide. "Hi." He pulls his arm back, not wanting to alarm Bucky. He felt protective of his rescuer, trying to make him as comfortable as possible. 000
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026"Mmmm." He was somewhere between sleep and wake. Not wanting to wake up. Payne snuggles closer to Bucky, then falls back to sleep. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Payne had never slept so deeply. No nightmares, no waking up screaming, no running away from Lex. He tightens his arm at some point, pulling the source of comfort closer. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Payne felt warm, heat from Bucky, but also his soul- felt different. In the silence, and safely of Bucky, he falls asleep. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026It was the nicest thing he'd ever felt- the warmth of another human. It hopefully helped Bucky, but it was also making Payne feel calm, safe. He lightly lays his arm around Bucky. "Is this okay?" Payne asks gently. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026He almost hesitates- no one had ever willingly wanted Payne this close. But this is about Bucky, so he watches carefully then stands, sliding in behind him. "You're welcome." 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Payne gasps softly as Bucky reaches for his hand, a definite first with anyone. "I won't go." He squeezes his hand gently, scooting closer to the side of the sofa. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026"No need to be sorry." Payne reaches for Bucky's shoulder, to reassure him, but recoils. He knew he couldn't just touch people . "Do you need to sleep?" 101
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026"I'm glad I found you." Bucky had been so kind to him and saved his life. "Can I get you anything? Water?" 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Payne had no idea what any of that was,but Barnes was kind. "Thank you." He whispers to Barnes as he leaves. "Bucky... are you okay?" He's worried he's somehow injured him. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Payne nods and lays Bucky down gently, covering him with a blanket. "If it's alright, I'll keep watch." He takes a seat on the floor next to Bucky. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026"Can you help him?" Payne doesn't put Bucky down. "He spelled a word- I said it. Then he collapsed." 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Payne had learned the fingerspelling alphabet thankfully,. "I got you." He reads the word, then feels Bucky go limp in his arms. "Bucky? The man was still breathing. He decides to take him back to the other Barnes, hoping he'd be close. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Payne hears the pain. That whimper- made many times by himself- he knew immediately. "I know you're in there, Bucky." He takes the jab, tackling Bucky like a linebacker. Not enough to harm him, but hopefully jolt him out. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 20/05/2026This man had saved him a week before. No way he was harming a hair on his head. "It's Payne. You gave me this name." He was fully aware he was much bigger and powerful than Bucky. "Fuck it." Payne whispers and braces for Bucky. He can't hurt him. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 20/05/2026"Bucky?" He calls again, confusion knitting his brows. It didn't seem he was stopping, so Payne decides to warn him., using lasers from his eyes, he draws a line a few feet away, careful not to hit Bucky. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Payne began to worry when he hadn't seen Bucky in a day. He doesn't find the other Barnes either. He begins to panic- had Lex found them? He hears leaves rustling a ways a way. Payne runs towards the sound, seeing someone he didn't recognize- Or maybe he did. "Bucky?" 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 11/05/2026He puts his head back, eyes closed. 'Stop asking questions!' Payne could hear Lex screaming, making him flinch. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 11/05/2026"So you're a real life hero?" He was to Payne at least. Bucky had been nothing but kind and it meant a lot. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 10/05/2026"Do you do this often? Rescue?" He was curious about Bucky now. Payne looks over to the man basking in the sun, glancing at his arm. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Payne could feel his super hearing slowly returning . His sight improving. His bones setting themselves. He smiles at Ant as he runs back in. "He's a good kid." Payne had nothing to compare to, but his intuition. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 10/05/2026It felt so good, but healing was painful, especially his bones. He takes a seat, face upturned to the sun, feeling it absorbing under his skin. "It's a nice day." Every day away from Lex was a good day. 100
Ꮲꭺꭹɴꭼ/ ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @hammerofboravia.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Payne sighs in relief as the pain medication floods his system and dulls his screaming nerves. "Thank you." He offers to to McCoy before Bucky helps him up, heading outside to the sun. 100