Wanda just nods. She isn't going to drone on about the untimely death of Captain Victory. Rikki has surely had enough of that to last a lifetime - Clint certainly has, at any rate.

"I try to come once every month or two. It's been much longer than I'd have liked since my last visit, I was called away to help with an international chemical spill crisis in Europe and only got back this week."

Because 'international chemical spill crisis' sounds so much more dignified than 'chasing mutant deer for seven weeks'

"I was a Trailblazer myself, and it's a wonderful program but I know how lonely it can be sometimes. There are counselors here, but sometimes it's not the same as just having a conversation with someone who's been through the same things. And training with the kids really keeps me on my toes, I feel like the new recruits get faster every year."