Nobody said it would be easy at university. Nobody said it would be easy in the army. Nobody said it would be easy in a special unit as a newly recruited private. But somehow you were as annoying and tenacious as a cockroach, which both irritated Rumlow and was something he valued in you as a soldier.

His keen gaze swept over all the people on the training ground, and for a second it felt like he was an executioner. Every soldier under his leadership was disciplined and only then was he satisfied.

Brock took a few firm but measured steps, looking at the people in front of him as they trained. Until finally, almost silently, he stood behind you.

"Elbows up. Don't disgrace yourself." – he said in a commanding tone as he passed by.