[ Reproducing it? Well, it makes sense, Steve has to admit. Viktor is in the same position that Steve had been in prior to taking the serum, but it's not that simple either. The serum has never been a cure-all, and it's only worked the correct way on a very few number of people. Ultimately, he can't say it's worth the risk. ]

If I thought I could safely help you, believe me, I would. [ There's nothing but a genuine earnestness on his face as he speaks those words, but his expression quickly shifts to something more solemn. ] Ultimately, though, it's too risky. Other people have tried to repeat what was done to me, and nine times out of ten, it didn't go well.

[ They don't want another Hulk, that's for sure. Steve heaves out a breath and shakes his head. ] I wish there was more I could do to help.

[ They may not know each other that well, but to Steve, it doesn't matter. He's been there. If he hadn't received the serum and had lived past thirty, he'd probably be in a similar situation. Coming apart at the seams, wondering when the grim reaper was going to finally catch up to him. ]