Sharp heaping picked up that muttering, though he chose not to address it. That lesson would come in the reality of everyday life with HYDRA. The boy would learn soon enough.

He paused, when the arms gave out. Giving up so soon? After not even twenty? A poor showing indeed. He had his work cut out for him, in the physical training aspect.

"You will." Though the words remained in that neutral tone, they could be taken as a threat. The recruit would learn, one way or the other. "Or you will regret it."