Couldn't Get to You.

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    Clara Oswald.
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    James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes || The Winter Soldier.
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    July 3rd, 2014 at 10:04pm
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    When Clara received her new assignment, she was surprised. She was a newer recruit for the organization known as Hydra, so why she would be tasked with tending to such an important asset was beyond her, but she didn't question it. She was good at what she did, and if she was already trusted enough to tend to any injuries the asset might have, she wasn't going to argue. Some people might have been afraid to go near a man as dangerous as James Barnes, but Clara wasn't. She might have been a little nervous at first, but after a while, she got to know the man known by many as The Winter Soldier, and he wasn't really that bad. Beyond the cold, harsh, exterior, was a man who was dedicated to a seemingly good cause. But there was more to him than that. He wasn't just a machine. He was as human as she was, and Clara learned this rather quickly. "There. Good as new." She stepped back, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

    [This sucked, oh my God. Facepalm]
    July 4th, 2014 at 04:25am
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    Sitting in the medical bay of what was always described as an 'undisclosed location', James was perfectly still, his mind elsewhere as Clara bandaged his arm. He wasn't entirely certain how the wound had formed, but he knew he hadn't felt it. In his missions, his focus was on efficiency and completion. He often failed to pay attention to injuries, sometimes even failing to feel them. Emotions and pain were sensations he no longer felt. He was a weapon, a soldier. Things such as pain would only hold him back. Once Clara spoke, his focus came back to the room. He straightened slightly and looked at the bandage now wrapped around his arm. After examining it for a moment, he rolled his shoulder, stretching his arm in an attempt to test how limited he was in movement. It was tight, but not impossible to move his arm. Satisfied, he pushed himself to stand off the bed, giving Clara a small nod of thanks.
    July 5th, 2014 at 01:35pm
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    He wasn't much of a talker. That was one of the first things that Clara had noticed about the man with the metal arm. They'd barely exchanged any words in the time she'd been assigned to tend to his injuries. She didn't mind though. Not all communication had to be verbal, and although he never actually thanked her for tending to his wounds and other injuries, she could sort of tell that he was thankful. "Someone must have gotten you good this time." She commented, the small smile still in her face. She wasn't expecting much of anything from him in response, though she supposed that a day would come around when he'd surprise her.
    July 5th, 2014 at 11:07pm
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    More often than not, the reason James barely spoke was because he had nothing to say. He wasn't an object of communication, or an intel member of Hydra. He was a weapon, the most he really ever spoke was to confirm the completion of a mission, or to accept his new orders. On this day in particular, it was because his mind was heavy. His state of confidence and compliance seemed to be failing, and instead, he was left with a strange sensation. He almost felt... empty. Despite what was running through his mind, it felt like he had nothing left. He felt stripped bare. The few encounters he'd had with Clara were enough to tell him that she could be trusted, and something about her caused him to gravitate to her slightly more. She didn't seem interested in considering him a weapon, and instead say him as a human. He hadn't quite decided whether that worked in her favour, or against her. "It was the guy," He muttered, almost inaudibly as he pulled his shirt back over his head. His torso was littered with bruises and scrapes, known of which he seemed to pay attention to. "The one from the rooftop."
    July 5th, 2014 at 11:25pm
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    Clara wasn't most other Hydra agents. She saw things differently. Sometimes, she questioned why she was even a part of the organization to begin with. Although she was one of the newer members, she had been involved for a couple of years now, and she really didn't know what she would do if she got out. She didn't even know if she could get out. She didn't really think that people could just turn their backs on Hydra. She doubted that things worked that way, and she really didn't want to know what would happen if other members of the organization knew of her doubtful thoughts. So, she kept them to herself and just did her job. That didn't mean that she saw things the same way that they did though. She didn't see James as a weapon. To her he was as human as she was and he sort of intrigued her. That was why she tried talking to him whenever she fixed him up after a mission. She didn't usually get a response, but today she did. She'd turned her back for a second, busying herself with disposing of used bandages and gauze, and if she hadn't been paying close enough attention, in hopes of him actually saying something to her, she probably wouldn't have heard him. "Yeah?" She glanced over to him, a curious expression on her face. "Well, if that's what you got out of there with, I can only imagine what the other guy looked like."
    July 5th, 2014 at 11:36pm
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    James would never disclose what was on his mind, usually. But there was something about this that was plaguing him. As much as he wanted to box it all away and focus on his next assignment, it was there, in the center of his mind. Something about it didn't sit right with him, and it pushed him to the limit of what could be considered comfortable. Something about the encounter cast a haze over his mind. It compelled him to speak to someone, and the only person who seemed willing to listen was Clara. Surely, he'd report something like this to the appropriate people, or they would demand to know... But something about Clara made him feel as though she was someone he could simply speak to. "No," He shook his head, back to her as he thought for a few seconds. "This was different."
    July 6th, 2014 at 12:29am
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    Clara's eyebrows furrowed slightly in confusion. "Different?" She repeated slowly. "How so?" She was kind of surprised that he was talking to her about this. Surely there were specific people that he should be talking to, but something told her that he hadn't told them about this. Something told her that she was the only one who actually knew. And although she was sure that she should tell someone, she didn't think that she would. He obviously trusted her enough if he was telling her this, and for some reason, she didn't want to lose his trust. There was just something that her want him to know that he could trust her.
    July 6th, 2014 at 12:36am
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    He really wasn't sure this was the right person to be talking to about this, usually if anything odd came up in his missions, he was to report it directly to those in charge. They needed to replan, and take on a different strategy, as they had done when Nick Fury had escaped The Winter Soldier. But with what had been said, and how it seemed to directly relate to the soldier himself, it caused almost a sense of desperation to let someone know. He knew he would be kicking himself for it later on, but it just needed to be a touch more personal than a mission report... He needed some guidance. Perhaps Clara would tell him to simply inform control, and have them sort it out. If that's what was best, he would... But right now, he just needed to talk to someone. Not report, or inform, but simply talk. "He knew me..."
    July 6th, 2014 at 01:53am
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    He was seeking some sort of guidance from her. Clara could just tell that he was itching to talk to someone about whatever had happened on his most recent mission. She didn't know why he was trusting her with this information, but she was glad that he was. She wanted him to feel as though he could trust her. Everyone needed someone to trust, and they also needed someone to talk to, and if she could be that person for him, she wouldn't mind it at all. Her eyes widened slightly in surprise, and she didn't even both composing herself. "He...knew you?" She repeated slowly. "Are you sure? Like 100%?"
    July 6th, 2014 at 02:15am
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    The logic, he supposed, was the fact that Hydra had entrusted her with him... So surely, he would be able to trust her. She was in charge of something vital to their organisation; him. Their perfect weapon, the super soldier. Hydra trusted her greatly, and for that, he could trust her. There was still confusion in his mind, however. The man on the bridge, the one who had pursued him so aggressively... The name he had used to address James, it just left him with so many questions and no answers. There was a look on his face, though, one that James couldn't shake from his memory that confirmed to him that this man, whoever he was, knew him. Half turning to face Clara, he gave a small nod. "Bucky," He was still muttering, well aware that their conversation may have extra ears listening in. "He called me Bucky."
    July 6th, 2014 at 02:40am
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    Regardless of the logic behind it, Clara was glad that he felt as though he could trust her. She wanted him to feel like he could trust her. Hydra trusted her, though with the thoughts she'd been having lately, she wasn't all that sure that they should, but they were just second thoughts. That's all that they were and all that they'd ever be. It wasn't like she'd actually act on them, and no one would know about them if she never mentioned them. "Bucky..." She murmured softly, almost as if to herself. "Did he seem familiar? Vaguely even?"
    July 6th, 2014 at 02:45am
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    It was hearing Clara murmur the name after him that caught the soldier's attention, prompting him to turn and face her fully, to address her directly. Despite his training, and the range of skills he was equipped with, he was still uncertain of how to cope with this particular situation... He was beginning to feel slightly lost. Of all the soldiers, and assassins, to ever exist, he was supposed to be the most secretive. He was the one others didn't believe existed, and he was the sole enigma within the political world. There were cover ups, secrets, and lies, but The Winter Soldier existed on a completely different level. So for someone to know him, or to think they knew him, only spelt trouble for himself and Hydra. They worked on the premise that no one would ever know him. James was the need to know basis. "I think I knew him."
    July 6th, 2014 at 02:55am
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    Clara knew that this was bad. She knew that she should probably pass along this information to someone else, someone who James should have given this information to instead of her, but she didn't know if she could do that. He obviously trusted her, and she didn't want to break his trust. This was something that she was going to keep to herself for as long as she possibly could. "But you have no idea from where, do you?" She asked, her voice soft. She didn't know if there was anyone listening, and she didn't want to risk it either.
    July 6th, 2014 at 03:00am
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    The soldier shook his head, eyes cast onto the floor. It felt as though it was some sort of failure to let something like this get to him. It wasn't the fact someone knew him that was bothering him, it was the fact he didn't feel like the person they supposedly knew. It caused a sense of unease, and discomfort within him. Whoever 'Bucky' was, it wasn't him... Yet it still made him feel empty, and stripped away. His bottom lip curled inwards slightly as he thought. This entire time, he was lead to believe that all he was was a weapon... He was a thing manufactured for the dirty work of someone else. He may not have seen it as dirty work, but he was well aware he was present in order to ensure the men higher up were never linked to murders and assassinations. "No... I don't."
    July 6th, 2014 at 03:24am
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    She could tell that this was really bothering him. And this was precisely why she saw him as a human being and not just a weapon as most of the other members of this organization saw him. Because it was moments like this that made him human. He had a conscience like any other person did, and everyone had things that just didn't sit right with them. Everyone felt bothered and discomforted at times. And, although he obviously wasn't really like everyone else, there were parts of him that were. "I can see if I can find any information, I should be able to access your files, and if not, I'll figure something out."
    July 6th, 2014 at 03:28am
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    He knew from the moment that she'd said it that it was very unlikely that Clara would have access to his files. He couldn't think of anything more secretive than the information Hydra had from him... James himself didn't even know what they had stored away about him. It seemed a very limited access file, and for that matter, he could only think of one other person who definitely have access to it... That isn't what bothered him about Clara's suggestion. He was appreciative of the help, but in the current moment of boiling and confusion emotions, he could only think of one thing to say; "Don't get yourself in trouble for me."
    July 6th, 2014 at 03:44am
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    She probably didn't have access to any of his files, but wishful thinking, right? The thing was, she wasn't just doing this for him. There had always just been something about Hydra that didn't really sit right with her. Maybe this would help her figure out why that was. More recently than ever she found herself questioning the organization time and time again. And she didn't know why that was either. She was determined to figure it out though. "Who says I have to get into any trouble?" She asked, raising an eyebrow. "Like I said, I'll figure something out."
    July 6th, 2014 at 03:57am
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    A small sigh passed through The Winter Soldier's lips, the closest thing to a display of emotion he'd displayed recently. Something about this threw him off, the confusion and fear, it was new territory in what was a remotely simply purpose. He wasn't certain of what scared him more; the fact his identity seemed to becoming to his surface, or the fact he was experiencing fear. He wasn't programmed to feel fear. He was a weapon, and nothing else. So for something to get to him, to shake him up in this way, was truly terrifying. "I have to tell them..."
    July 6th, 2014 at 10:49pm
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    A slight frown tugged at the corners of her lips. It was quite clear that this was something that was getting to him. It was the first time that she'd seen him this way. Sure, she didn't think he was some sort of a robot or anything, but he seemed to mask his emotions rather well. Not today though. Today she could see it in his eyes, the fear and confusion, and she wanted to help. "Tell them?" She repeated slowly. "James--if you do that, I don't think you're going to get anywhere with this. If you tell them, I don't think you'll ever find out who that man was."
    July 7th, 2014 at 12:08am