Bucky had been troubled on the subject of who might be tainted by Malicant since his discoveries in the Palace, weeks ago - he had been worried, before, but then it had become far more immediate, somehow.

So, when he was contacted about a process through which he could find out who was tainted, he didn't hesitate.

So here he was, watching, listening, and nodding respectfully to the one in charge. "I'm ready."