#team cap preference

Bucky

Bucky was good at relating without bringing his own struggles into the conversation. He has fought with depression and PTSD for a while, but he did it alone for most of his life. That was what Bucky was dead set on getting across: his person does not have to go through this alone. The team had a strong loyalty and they would support their friend through anything. But Bucky, of all of them, felt the closest to his person. He wished he could take their pain away completely, and he would if he could, but in the meantime he does everything in his power to support them and make sure they are never alone, especially when they really need it.

Clint 

Clint never demanded anything of the people he cared about; he always met them exactly where they were, even on the lowest days. When his person reached a low point, finding themselves unable even to get out of bed and go about their day, Clint simply met them where they were. He has an acute sixth sense for exactly what they need. If it was to get out and get some fresh air, he was waiting with car keys in hand. If it was to talk it out, his ears were wide open. And if it was simply a comforting touch and to feel like they weren’t alone, Clint would kick off his boots and crawl into bed next to them. He always knew what to do.

Sam 

Sam is wonderful at talking and listening, but he’s not pushy about it. He is equally good at just being there and staying quiet. But regardless of what he was doing, Sam was always communicating. He always knows exactly what to say and exactly what to not say. Where Clint is the master of action, Sam is the master of words. He offers a sense of comfort and safety, a freedom to express anything that needs to said or that his person needs someone to hear. He doesn’t put words in their mouth or feel personally offended if they need to express something negative or even expect them to say anything at all if they don’t want or need to.

Scott 

At first Scott had to ask what he could do. He cared a lot about his person but was unsure the best way to help. But he learned, as time went by, how to communicate without overwhelming or intruding. Although he was a thief and a secret agent, Scott was surprisingly honest when the time called for it. So he did his best to be honest and open with his person’s feelings when they were really struggling. Comforting was not his forte, but he was ready to help and spared no expense in making sure his person knew that when they needed something, he was their guy. He was a true best friend when the time called for it; maybe he doesn’t always know exactly what to say or do, but he will always have your back.

Sharon 

Like Steve, Sharon was very stable and dependable. But she was also surprisingly caring. When her person was having a bad mental health day Sharon would take action, doing things to help make them more comfortable and to help them feel secure and loved. She treated these days much like a mother would treat their child when they have the flu; with tenderness, healing, and rest. She demanded nothing of them and did her best to encourage feeling better, not because they were “ill” or anything was wrong with them, but because she wanted her person to feel well and happy. There is no lack of love in these moments from Sharon.

Steve 

Steve is steadfast and loyal to his person. He is the rock. He doesn’t judge, or feel resentful, or ever feel like his person is a burden in anyway. It never occurs to him that that would even be a possibility. He just takes it one moment at a time, offering as much support as he can without question. Being needed or dependable or even just being able to love someone without question gives him a feeling of purpose. Regardless of what his person says or does, or what they require of him along the way, Steve’s love and loyalty is full-hearted and unshakable.