[He only manages to relax (if marginally so) at the contact, and more so when he speaks even if Art can recognize the shakiness of it. He comes closer to him too, less tentative now. Relieved.]
I didn't imagine the mandatory attendance tonight would really extend to everyone. [To you. He half manages to breathe out a laugh that isn't really much of one, leaning into him and putting his head down to Bucky's shoulder.] I didn't think...
[No, that's not it.]
I'm glad. [So much went through his head the past several days, but Bucky's right in the end about that much, sudden as the situation ended up now.] That's all that matters.