[The snort brings a small smile to Mettaton's face before he carefully wipes it away again. Well. At least he found his awkward statement funny. Bucky looks away, tips his head down, and Mettaton is beginning to become quietly grateful that nothing else is being said when-]

What?

[His head snaps to Bucky, confusion etched on his face which he once again takes command of very quickly, slipping back to a neutral face. He lets his gaze wander off of Bucky in what he hopes is a natural manner.]

Why would they treat him badly for being with you? Do people dislike you both? If they do they should mind their own business. Their opinions have no place in your love life.

[Unless there's a danger to either of them, but Mettaton figures that goes without saying. He can't think of who would hate Steve or Bucky though. And while he may be a bit bitter and sad now and then when he thinks of them together, he's certainly not going to stop them or say anything. It isn't his place.

He has no idea that Bucky's worry stems from them being the same gender.]