In the examination room, Steve Rogers stands straighter, his voice quiet but clear. \u201cBrooklyn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Abraham Erskine\u2019s eyes soften, a faint nod sealing the moment. \u201cCongratulations, soldier,\u201d he says, his tone carrying the weight of a promise. Erskine stamps Steve’s enlistment papers with a large “1A” rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scene shifts abruptly to a cold, cavernous laboratory deep within a Hydra installation, its walls humming with the pulse of machinery. Johann Schmidt, his face shadowed with ambition, looms over a complex array of equipment. \u201cAre you ready, Dr. Zola?\u201d he asks, his voice sharp with expectation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Arnim Zola, a pudgy scientist with nervous energy, adjusts a dial with meticulous care. \u201cMy machine requires the most delicate calibration,\u201d he replies, his words tinged with caution. \u201cForgive me if I seem overcautious.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Schmidt\u2019s eyes narrow, his patience thin. \u201cAre you certain that those conductors of yours can withstand the energy surge long enough for transference?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zola hesitates, his gaze flickering to a strange, glowing artifact at the heart of the machine. \u201cWith this artifact, I am certain of nothing,\u201d he admits, his voice low. \u201cI fear it may not work at all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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