There were times in which Spartans would hide their own efficiency. He understood that well. Frederic himself intentionally put himself in second place in almost every competition... and, most likely, he was the reason John himself became Squadron Leader - even Fred came to depend on him.

But even Mendez would know when that happened. And this trainer was not different with Solid.

His head turns to his side... how could he have realized about Solid's ability? Could he have known, or just suspected? However... he did bring a good point.

"... He is right." He mutters. "Never rely just on a single ability."

It became the reason he tried to master every known skill -- not above Frederic's abilities with melee, Kelly's speed, or Linda's accuracy -- but balancing all of them to fulfill anything his team couldn't.

"Learn all you can. So you are never disarmed."