[ the idle threat just makes Bucky snort, because yeah he probably does deserve something for being an occasional ass. he has no idea if that's how he was in the past - it just feels natural to have a few jokes at someone else's expense now and then. ]

I guess that's what you'd call "cruel and unusual punishment," huh?

But that's probably exactly what'd happen. Can't let the whole world in on all your secrets, you know.