Bucky Needs His Solitude

At one time, Bucky's isolation was enforced by Hydra. It was one of the many ways in which Hydra controlled him.

[by spockyhorrorpictureshow]

But, in time, Bucky grew to need solitude and isolation. Even though he's free now, Bucky often just needs to be alone, away from everyone else, in self-imposed isolation.

["Evening routines"

by jingushi]

Solitude keeps Bucky calm, sane and grounded. He needs it like the air he breathes.

["Bucky on a Rooftop"

by petiteallemande]

But there's also another reason why solitude is central to Bucky's life.

одино́чество

“Sometimes, it’s better to be alone. Nobody can hurt you.”

[art and text

by kayadraws]

It's a very real means of self-protection and self-preservation. It's who he is now.