"There's nothing more real than the Crucible. Its lessons are harsh, but for a Guardian death in the Crucible is a momentary setback. The Darkness won't be so forgiving." Shaxx speaks with weighty certainty, but his tone isn't unkind. He turns to look his visitors up and down, his Ghost drifting in to keep an eye on the monitors. Blaze salutes cheerfully and gets a nod in reply.

"Titan. Good to see you." His faceless gaze rests on Steve, armored hands resting on his hips. "And you don't look like my usual kind of customer. What can I do for you?"

"This is Steve Rogers, sir. We're looking for a Defender who can teach him how to use a shield."