"I wonder the same," he answers, studying her and making sure to remember what she's just said. War is never easy, on anyone. "But I'd like to stop a terrorist group from growing, if possible. Most of the people here might not like us, but they don't agree with kidnapping and beatings either."

Little did Steve know, in a few days time, anti-Specials supporters and anti-anti-Specials supporters would duking it out in the mess hall. Even if it was more verbal than physical.

But given Root's interest, he had a different question for her as well. "Ma'am if I may ask, what was your occupation before ... yesterday?"