"For my first two months here," the Soldier says with a small smile, "I did keep thinking maybe it was a HYDRA simulation. A plot. Some new way to break me." As if that was even needed, really. (Maybe a little, after that last mission of yours.) The metal arm buzzes a little, but they don't reply to the Sergeant. "I'm pretty sure it's real now, though. Big magic key thing and voices in my head and all."

They look back ahead. They're well past the museum now, but the murk and the trees keep the buildings of Downtown from being visible. "I'm glad you found that book, though. You should have pictures, confirmation. To prove that was real, too."