[He was intent on watching House's face, aware that the man was a superb liar, but also there was a flare for drama while lying. House didn't seem to do so without the bite of sarcasm or some underplay of flare to distract from the lie itself. It was a very interesting tactic, one that he hadn't seen employed as often as one learning to do it like a sleight-of-hand. Lying was the easy part; it was being smart enough to remember each one told to carry it on for the long-term.

Of course, he read between the lines on the tale, even if the details may be wrong. The Soldier was resistant to killing for the most part, not wanting to devolve back to the purpose that HYDRA had set down after all.] So you are afraid, which is good. Fear is a good preservation tactic, as long as you know how to control it.

[He smirked at House's stubborn streak and took the lead again.] Coward.