It's kind of different when the compliment is made when you're in your underwear. (Most men, Bucky's been told, kind of quit the effort by that time. Not that there is a goal right now, just in general.)

It's also different when the compliment is on what you do, not simply how you look. Especially when said thing requires skill that you've worked years to acquire.

Bucky laughs.

"Believe me, it's been used much worse. And I can..." he squats in the water, then straightens quickly. Then laces his fingers again with a grin. "All your call."

It's been a long while since he's been able to just relax. And she's a spectacular person to do so with.