[ Would it be a bad thing if the answer to the curiosity about empathy vs social reluctance, was 'yes'? It was both with Will, though the latter was more a defense mechanism to protect the former. People often asked him if he fit on a scale a question he found tiresome; as if people could truly be locked into such neat categories.

It wasn't wise to ever believe such a thing.

Aside from the fact that Bucky looked as if he could break him in two, if he took it into his mind to do so, Will found himself sliding into a comfortable give and take with the guy. Bucky wasn't pushing conversation at him and Will was more than happy to offer the same courtesy back, furthermore the man moved with obvious competency, which the profiler could appreciate as well.

Glancing over at the suggestion of the guard, Will gave a small nod and telegraphed his intention to start picking his way closer to the city. ]

Sometimes you can pluck the grain of evidence out of the lies. [ He remarked, as a way to invite Bucky along. ] Worthwhile conversations at least. Do we have a good relationship with the natives?

[ Please don't make him define 'we'. ]