He might not have said it, but Bucky heard it loud and clear. And, oddly, that was what won a wry half-grin out of him. Or perhaps not so oddly - if it had been Steve scolding him, the insult definitely would have been audible.

Tapping his badge, Bucky waited for the chirp. "Uh, can you beam me to sickbay from here?" At the affirmative, he braced himself for the unnerving column of gold to surround him.

Just before it appeared, he flipped a smirk at the other man. "Careful, Stark. Almost sounds like you care." Then he was gone, ensuring he got the last word.