"What?" L.L. watched as he stood, confusion turning into indignation. "You can't... You can't just expect me to sit around knowing James was kidnapped!"
She faltered briefly when she saw the look in his eyes. She knew Bucky was only insisting she stay out of it for her own safety, but she couldn't help feeling like he saw her as useless. She had abilities! Ones that she was pretty sure neither he nor Captain America had.
"I know you're just trying to protect me," she said softly, touching his right arm. She looked up into his face, begging. "But I want to help. I need to help. James is my friend. Please."