The creature chuckled. He could more readily recall that small moment in time. It was the clearest picture amidst the chaos that makes up his mind. The kid, only prey then, walking slowly, seemingly lost and without direction. Everyone else running, screaming, but not him.

He was the mouse going right for the cat's mouth instead of away. Abomination had wanted to test his determination for death. There would've been more except the Hulk had chosen that moment to make a crash landing.

"I wanted to make sure you were awake."