[Despite how he's feeling, he laughs.]

Yes, even then.

[a pause. He looks sad. He would never, ever ask this question of any other America.] Will you love me even after you leave and you don't need me anymore? After we fight on the battlefield? Even when I say terrible things just because I'm angry?

I could understand if you didn't, you know. I'm not always very nice at all, but I will love you.

Do you think you would love me when you grow up to be a hero?