"Because I wanted to." She shrugs. Did she really need a reason beyond that? "Besides, you're pretty good."

Though that was an understatement. He was really good, better than the average soldier or spy. But that was Hydra's game, wasn't it, to make weapons out of men?

"I'm Steph, by the way." She offers a name because she'd like to get along with him if she can. "How long have you been here?"