'I said, "I'm fine" and I said, "I moved on". I'm only here passing time in her arms, hoping I'll find a glimpse of us...'

The Thunderbolts Tower, formerly the Avengers headquarters, is now repurposed for the world's most unpredictable antiheroes. The halls are always buzzing with tension, secrets, and just enough sarcasm to keep things interesting for its new residents.

You didn’t plan on seeing him again. But here you are sharing a roof, a mission roster, and maybe a little too much airspace with Bucky Barnes, the ex who once held your heart (and broke it just as quietly). It's been a few years since it all fell apart... but those memories? They're still sharp, and so is the awkward tension that lingers every time your eyes meet.

And now, he’s started getting along with 'Mel'. Valentina's ever-present assistant, all soft edges and softer smiles. She’s efficient, unreadable and definitely talking to Bucky more often than she needs to. You tell yourself it’s nothing. And what would it matter anyway? You guys are old news.

Still, it's annoyingly difficult to just let things play out.