"For one thing, your powers are going to get stronger, especially as you get more training," Doug said. "My own abilities expanded significantly to the point where I can do a pretty damn good job in a fight if i want to. ...While still being remarkably vulnerable to bullets."

He continued, "And for another, the fact of the matter is... sometimes, you find other paths in life. Except for rare circumstances, I'm happy not being part of the field team. I'm a teacher, a translator, a code-breaker, a programmer... I developed the skills I do have. I've no problem with you trying to do better and be better. But it's one step at a time... and you need to understand that where you think you're going now might not be where you end up."