Buck tensed further at the threatening gesture but when Daryl spoke, several things sunk in and he eased up completely. He even managed to soften his gaze when he turned it back to Daryl. The man was trusting him--asking for his judgement on Rogers. As ridiculous as that seemed to him, Steve being the most honourable and trustworthy person he knew, it still didn't go unnoticed.

"Yes." There was no hesitation there. "That man is the purest, most trustworthy man I've ever met." He was a little baffled that Daryl didn't recognise him. He thought everyone knew Captain America. "He protects his people with his life and he's powerful enough to keep that promise. You'll never meet a better man." It had been a while since he'd worked with Steve, but that was just something that hadn't changed with the Serum, so it wouldn't change with time.

"You mean to tell me you don't recognise him? I thought everyone knew Captain America."