[Steve sighed at his younger self's response, running a hand over his face. He hadn't meant to scare the kid. He knew that the kid was fresh in the Army and Navy Academy and he likely wasn't having an easy time with it. Steve remembered resisting the fact that he was there for a few weeks before he relented and threw himself into it. What other choice did he have? As much as he missed his mother and wanted to be with Mary, it became obvious that their dad wasn't going to change his mind so Steve had to do what he had to do to survive and get through it. What he didn't realize at that age was that he would thrive in that environment and make a successful career as a SEAL and later be asked to lead the 5-O task force.] I'm sorry, kid. You can drop the "sir". It's kind of strange hearing yourself call you "sir". [He offered a small chuckle.]
[Steve waited for more of a reaction from his younger self when he gave the proof the kid asked for but it was clear that Steve's earlier response to him had made the kid withdraw.] Relax kid. We're not at school and you're not going to get into trouble for speaking. You can talk freely and ask me questions. I know you must have a lot of them.