Steve smiled a bit when he saw Astrid's face when Natasha talked about travelling the world to train. He gave a nod to Natasha as she left, and then listened to Astrid's comments. It was Steve's turn to sit next to her. "I was always the odd man out. Always the underdog... he stood up and walked towards the window. "some seventy years ago, i was a scrawny kid, getting the shit kicked outta me in every alleyway in Brooklyn. And then I knew the importance of power and strength... even when i was ready and eager to help, i was used as propaganda, no one trusting me in actual battle... but i proved them wrong." He turned and gave a smirk. "And when i risked my life and woke up here... Stark made it very clear that i didn't belong with a genius, two gods, and an invincible rage monster..."

"It was frustrating, humiliating, and i was scared, and alone... but i had these thoughts. I thought of the kids playing ball on the street when no cars were passing by. I thought of the family having a picnic in central park. I thought of all the bullies who picked on me, who would go through what i went through but with bigger, and badder people. And sure enough, i have a place here, as the leader of said genius, gods, and rage monster..."

"It won't be easy... It won't be fun at times, and there will be cases where you will feel useless. But you have this gift, and Agent Romanoff and I training you, you will be able to do the same all of us do: To protect the world from anything that put it in danger... plus the benefits of being a part of the Avengers is pretty good. A pool with a view, access to any city in the world, free television, and a lot of apple pie... but just not as good as the kind you used to serve me." Steve said with a smile, hoping to get her spirit up