[ Oeznik echoes, "Of course," with a soft chuckle. Then he adds, "When the Baron was a boy, he would spy on his father's business, whether personal or diplomatic. To quell his curiosity, I would set aside small portions of the catering for him and perhaps also a bit of gossip. All in preparation for his eventual inheritance, of course."
Oeznik, for his steely demeanor, is quite openly fond of Zemo, and seems to want to keep him as near as possible. Perhaps Zemo is the only family this old man has left too. And naturally, his hand has been in things as benign as family matters...and otherwise. It's an open secret that the timely dispatch of the remaining Flag Smashers was the doing of Oeznik.
Bucky, amused by this insight into Helmut's life as a boy, grins ear to ear. ]
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Oeznik, for his steely demeanor, is quite openly fond of Zemo, and seems to want to keep him as near as possible. Perhaps Zemo is the only family this old man has left too. And naturally, his hand has been in things as benign as family matters...and otherwise. It's an open secret that the timely dispatch of the remaining Flag Smashers was the doing of Oeznik.
Bucky, amused by this insight into Helmut's life as a boy, grins ear to ear. ]
Gossip? How very mischievous.