"That was why they picked me. All my life, all I wanted to do was protect people. Even when I was a 90 pound weakling, I stood my ground and tried to fight back. When they asked for volunteers, I was at the head of line. The chance to be given the physique to finally make a difference instead of a stain on the sidewalk? There was no chance I'd walk on that."

It wasn't often he said so much about his past, especially to a complete stranger, but Peter deserved to know somehow. And it was kind of nice, remembering.