Bruce might be able to handle the Soldier, but not with ease, and both had injuries when Thor finally subdued and calmed his father's old favourite once more. Those in charge of the breeding programs suggested that perhaps these two were not viable candidates for breeding.

Strength was a wonderful thing, after all, but both had personality issues. Who knew if James' madness would run to future generations? And Steven was so stubborn that he had half bitten through his tongue before the Soldier had even attacked. It seemed foolish to lose two Midgardians this way when there were so many others that had been viable breeding alternatives.

"We have Steven's seed," one of them said to Thor. "The true seed, we do not need to dilute it this way with the other. And James---"

Well, he was broken. Obviously.