[ a flare of gold appears in her hand, like the swirling heart of a sun. there's no need — not only is there no danger, but bucky has stalwartly shoved himself in the path between whatever the possible danger was and alina.
the light fades, her shoulders slump. ]
You don't have to keep doing that. I can take care of myself.
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the light fades, her shoulders slump. ]
You don't have to keep doing that. I can take care of myself.