Five is a pretty big number, he's not surprised how that could jade someone. It'd be more shocking if it didn't. It wasn't that Steve wasn't wary or unaware, he's watched videos and got plenty advice, but learning about this and actually being in it are two different things.

It feels like a battle field but not war. There's nothing to tell him who's an ally and who's not. No uniforms, no sides, just a bloodbath.

"No better teacher than experience," it's wry humor, but also honest.