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"Be careful, Steve. You might not want to pull on that thread."
Steve speaks six languages, though for some "speaking" is a generous way to put it. His Russian is slightly better than conversational, but not by much. So it's with a Russian dictionary, a notepad, and a pot of coffee that he sits at the kitchen table with the battered file. He pours himself a cup, takes a deep breath, and begins to read.
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
Project: Winter Soldier
Details of intelligence given and ability to maintain cover tested jointly under duress with application of interrogation techniques and pain stimuli. Winter Soldier did not break cover nor vary from his report.
United Nations Diplomatic Negotiation Team. All targets eliminated.
NATO General James Keller. Target eliminated.
British Ambassador Dalton Graines. Target eliminated.
United States Colonel Jefferson Hart. Target eliminated.
Quentin Evans. Target eliminated.
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
Project: Winter Soldier
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
Project: Winter Soldier
French Defense Minister Jacque Brugière. Target eliminated.
Algerian Peace Conference Envoy. All targets eliminated.
Senator Harry Baxtor. Target eliminated.
Cleo A. Noel, Jr. George Curtis Moore. Guy Eid. Targets eliminated.
From the personal journal of General Vasily Karpov
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
Project: Winter Soldier
Final Report
There, the record ends.
Steve closes the folder and pushes back his chair from the table. The coffee pot is empty, his last cup only dregs.
For a moment he doesn't move, and then he buries his face in his hands.
The gentlest, most generous, kindest person I ever knew, my friend, my friend...
When he finally moves again, it's to tidy the folder and set the Russian dictionary on top of it; to fold back the pages of his notes (of names and dates and words, until he couldn't bear even to take notes anymore) to a blank page; to write, Sweetheart, I know more of Bucky's story now. I'll be in the bar, wishing that I didn't. Love you. S.
He picks up his jacket with the Milliways matchbook in the pocket, and goes through the door.
Steve speaks six languages, though for some "speaking" is a generous way to put it. His Russian is slightly better than conversational, but not by much. So it's with a Russian dictionary, a notepad, and a pot of coffee that he sits at the kitchen table with the battered file. He pours himself a cup, takes a deep breath, and begins to read.
Doctor's Notes
Apparently Comrade Karpov believes it probable that he, like his partner Captain America, has the much-rumored Super-Soldier Formula flowing through--or rather, frozen inside--his veins.
Doctor's Notes
There appears to be considerable brain damage. The subject has no memory of his previous life.
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
It was our own experiments in Mental Implantation during Sensory Deprivation that provided the breakthrough. And because of the American's memory loss, it was quite simple. We were able to reprogram the American's mind.
We gave him a purpose, and we made him loyal to no one but us.
We gave him a purpose, and we made him loyal to no one but us.
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
Project: Winter Soldier
Initial Mission Report
No difficulty encountered. Codename: Winter Soldier completed the assigned mission without error. All objectives achieved.
Details of intelligence given and ability to maintain cover tested jointly under duress with application of interrogation techniques and pain stimuli. Winter Soldier did not break cover nor vary from his report.
United Nations Diplomatic Negotiation Team. All targets eliminated.
NATO General James Keller. Target eliminated.
British Ambassador Dalton Graines. Target eliminated.
United States Colonel Jefferson Hart. Target eliminated.
Quentin Evans. Target eliminated.
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
Project: Winter Soldier
Most in the Science Team believe that his mental state is becoming unstable. In the years since he was awakened from stasis, it appears his ind is seeking to fill the holes in his memory...
Another theory, which is more disturbing, is that he may actually be remembering his previous life, though in small pieces only. It is therefore our recommendation that Codename: Winter Soldier be kept in statis between missions, and that he undergo Mental Implantation at every awakening.
Another theory, which is more disturbing, is that he may actually be remembering his previous life, though in small pieces only. It is therefore our recommendation that Codename: Winter Soldier be kept in statis between missions, and that he undergo Mental Implantation at every awakening.
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
Project: Winter Soldier
Primary scientist reassigned to deep-cover operation. Project: Winter Soldier continues unaffected.
French Defense Minister Jacque Brugière. Target eliminated.
Algerian Peace Conference Envoy. All targets eliminated.
Senator Harry Baxtor. Target eliminated.
Cleo A. Noel, Jr. George Curtis Moore. Guy Eid. Targets eliminated.
From the personal journal of General Vasily Karpov
Let us see what kind of damage he can do to his country's efforts in the Middle East. These next few years should be amusing.
SPECIAL SECTION - DEPARTMENT X
FILE: TOP CLEARANCE ONLY
Project: Winter Soldier
Final Report
Transfer complete. Price paid in full. Codename: Winter Soldier is no longer property of Department X.
There, the record ends.
Steve closes the folder and pushes back his chair from the table. The coffee pot is empty, his last cup only dregs.
For a moment he doesn't move, and then he buries his face in his hands.
The gentlest, most generous, kindest person I ever knew, my friend, my friend...
When he finally moves again, it's to tidy the folder and set the Russian dictionary on top of it; to fold back the pages of his notes (of names and dates and words, until he couldn't bear even to take notes anymore) to a blank page; to write, Sweetheart, I know more of Bucky's story now. I'll be in the bar, wishing that I didn't. Love you. S.
He picks up his jacket with the Milliways matchbook in the pocket, and goes through the door.
