The twenties, huh? That actually surprises Henry enough that he falls silent, trying to recall his lessons in World history from high-school. Regardless, that's not the point. The point is, that was a long-ass time ago, and the fact that Bucky is reacting in a way that's actually not as bad as it could've been is equally shocking.
Of course, all the other mysteries mentioned above apply. He doesn't have the time to go through all the questions in his head about the nuances, but at least he can address the main issue first. All the others can come up later. He shakes his head in response, as if to say it's quite alright, don't even worry about it.
"It's not so cut-and-dry like that, but I suppose that's what it sounds like, doesn't it?" He coughs into his hand, as if to mask any awkwardness but easily composes himself. "I'll hook up with whomever I please, but I just happened to marry a woman. We were both...very young. I thought she was the one."
Sometimes he still feels that way, but he won't voice that here.
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Of course, all the other mysteries mentioned above apply. He doesn't have the time to go through all the questions in his head about the nuances, but at least he can address the main issue first. All the others can come up later. He shakes his head in response, as if to say it's quite alright, don't even worry about it.
"It's not so cut-and-dry like that, but I suppose that's what it sounds like, doesn't it?" He coughs into his hand, as if to mask any awkwardness but easily composes himself. "I'll hook up with whomever I please, but I just happened to marry a woman. We were both...very young. I thought she was the one."
Sometimes he still feels that way, but he won't voice that here.