I never mentioned hope, James, only to direct your thoughts elsewhere.

[He arches a brow towards Bucky, fixing his gaze on the other man's.]

The last time I truly allowed myself to be hopeful was when I was digging my family out of debris... and it amounted to nothing in the end. No miracles happened.

[He shouldn't be so dour, but it's-- difficult to not think back on it, wonder if they felt anything similar to this.]

I would think not. HYDRA put so many nightmares in your head... But surely, there is one good memory to focus on. Tell me of one.