[ Sam's quiet for a long moment, just getting a feel for where Bucky's at with all of this. And it's - similar to where Sam's own thoughts are, honestly, and he doesn't think that's just because of their bond.

But there is one thing he knows without a doubt. ]

I'm not looking to be anywhere without you. [ It's not necessarily that he'll follow Bucky whatever he chooses, or that he wants Bucky to follow him no matter what - it's that it's gonna be both of them making the decision, as far as he's concerned. ] Whatever we do, we'll do it together.

[ He shifts a little, until they're pressed closer together, Sam's shoulder against his good one. ]

I think we've completed our part in this mission, and it might be time to let it move on to the next phase and have people with a different skillset take over. I think the new Hosts coming into the Station could use someone to make sure they're prepared for this kind of shit, to help them get used to things and make sure they know they have a choice. I think -

[ He exhales, long and sharp, a heavy burst of air as he looks back over. ] I think we could use a goddamn break, Bucky, I think I want to be off this planet.