winter captain } { too real when i feel what my heart can't conceal

[straightshooter]

Howard's prognosis was not optimistic.

It seems that the Russians' brainwashing was quite thorough and getting Steve back was going to be a process. Not that Peggy is opposed to a project in any sense of the word, especially when that project is bringing back someone she loves so dearly, but the fact that Steve can't even look her in the eye right now without causing himself pain is still just as heartbreaking as it was before.

But they could work on it. They would get him back again. It was simply a matter of time.

After her debriefing from Howard, she makes her way back to Steve's room - she refuses to call it a cell, even if that is what it normally would be - knocking lightly on the door. He's not a prisoner, she doesn't want him to be, which means certain courtesies can be afforded. Perhaps the sooner they make him feel like a person, the sooner some things will come back to him.

"Steve? It's Peggy. May I come in?"

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[straightshooter]

She gives him a small smile before nodding. Yep, he handled that just fine. The girl was just being nice, and he was polite in return. It was good to see a bit of his old self again. She's not expecting a drastic change, but she's hoping, slowly but surely, they will be able to find a way to bring back the Steve they knew.

"If you let me know which you prefer, I'll make sure they have it most days."