[Audio isn't really easier for John on an emotional level. It means he needs to regulate his voice and his emotions more closely. His voice is only a little shaky when he replies. He's well aware of just how helpless he is, even if he's not going to openly admit it.]

This isn't your fault, Bucky. Please don't. That anomaly likely would have gotten me, injuries or no. She-she... [He swallows and goes quiet for a moment.] It was quiet and came up out of nowhere.