❝ ICE.

you know I've been hurt before. Yeah, you know the score and I know you want more. You want me to thaw out, But you know I get ice cold. I get cold.

[icetofire-blog]

ofwintrs:

there was tension within the room. every eye bore down on him, glanced at him sideways and wondered, waited for him to SNAP. it was easy to see why they thought it, no one really knew of the trigger words, only that the winter soldier was unrelenting, ruthless, and lived within him. they were right to fear him – but he wished they wouldn’t. he looked up when a girl sat herself down next to him, confusion written on his features. ‘ sure. s’empty. ’ he shrugged, eyes avoiding the blonde’s.

“ takk. ” with her items placed on top of the table, she crosses her arms against the surface. the soldier’s body language indicated he wasn’t in the most comfortable state, and with reason. her gaze rips away from bucky and onto those that had trouble focusing on their meal, sending an icy glare their way. they had encountered worst, hadn’t they? why did they have to be so crude about things? as she turns her attention back to her current ‘breakfast partner’, another smile spreads across her lips. “ i’m tora. you’re james, yes? or would you like me to call you bucky? ”

[icetofire-blog]

cheeseitted:

“NO, i haven’t seen bea. but it’s a surprise to see you, tora!” booster said with a big smile stepping forward. “when did you guys get here? and how come your partner in crime isn’t beside you? i missed you guys!” 

an audible gasp in excitement leaves the woman when recognizing her friend. “ michael!! ” she lurches forward, pulling the other into a tight hug, before releasing him just as quick. “ beklager— sorry! it’s just good to see a familiar face. bea has gone and disappeared on me, so i’ve been left partner-less since before that crazy battle. ”

[ofwintrs]

bucky was quiet as he moved through the house, finally free of the constraints in the infirmary and the observations of those who had deemed him fit to be out here on his own. it had been a few days, his entire body was stiff from laying and the act of standing left him dizzy and exhausted. still, he forced himself to the dining room where he sat quietly with a bowl of cereal and attempted to ignore the uneasy stares of those around him.

[icetofire-blog]

there was an uncomfortable aura cutting through the room, one that made tora highly uneasy as soon as she stepped foot inside. ice-blue hues land on the sole form sitting alone and, suddenly, she understands why things felt strange. looks like she’d have to change the mood of things. with a friendly smile on her face, she settles herself in the seat right next to the man, a simple glass of milk and yogurt in her hands. “ hallo! ” her accent is strong as she greets the other. “ do you mind if i sit here? ”

[boosterbuddy]

’you’re my oldest… my dearest… friend – and you love me! and i love you, bea… with all my heart – and all the forces of hell can’t change that!’

[icetofire-blog]

“ bea! ” with hands cupped around her mouth, she calls out the name of her partner for what seems like the millionth time. ever since appearing here out of the blue, wherever here was, the brazilian had yet to make an appearance. tora releases a dismayed sigh, allowing her hands to fall down to her sides and prop themselves against the hips. instead of taking a break from the search, however, the platinum blonde approaches the nearest individual from behind and places a soft tap against their shoulder. “ ah, excuse me? have you happened to see a green haired woman around here? about ‘yea high’, brazilian and could possibly be on fire? ”

[karenstarr]

What did dying feel like? Cold.

Justice League: Generation Lost #5 (2010), art by Aaron Lopresti