[He listened to the tale of Rumlow's induction into the ranks of HYDRA and could read behind the lines. He knew enough about HYDRA policy to understand that once the offer was made, refusal was not part of the package deal. It was a life obligation to be part and parcel of the organization, and he was certain that everyone in it had made extensive sacrifices at some point in their lives.

He also suspected that HYDRA had been watching Rumlow for many weeks or months before the sting. They were so organized and careful after all, but he was pleased that they had come to a good conclusion about Rumlow. How else would they have come to meet one another and start all of this?]

And the rest is nothing more than history, is it? You served and still serve.

[Charmed him? Bucky snorted as he took a sip of beer and let it sit on his tongue for a few seconds before he swallowed it. Stronger than normal beer and maybe that was why he was taking his time as he was. Still, the idea that he was charming Rumlow when before coming here, they had probably only served a handful of missions together and he could remember exactly zero of them too. Hell had changed a lot of the rules of the game, and Rumlow had probably been one of the few adaptable men to be able to cope with keeping him in line.

But charmed? Ha, what a novel idea.] Do you think I can continue to charm you? I mean, we have eternity and all.