Hale quotes from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Coulson

Of all the blindfolds I've forcibly worn, that was one of the nicest.

General Hale

There's a method to this madness. All of your questions will be answered in the morning.

Coulson

Not my first rodeo, so I may have already figured out a little bit of what's going on here. You've got the Gravitonium and the total disregard for human safety. Check. You've got Ivan Drago and Crusher Creel on the payroll. Check. And then there's you, rogue general, operating with zero oversight. Add it all up, it just doesn't feel like an Air Force operation.

Hale

It's not. It's Hydra.

Coulson

I thought we stomped you out.

Hale

Yes. Just as you were stomped out. And yet here we are in the same room. I'd like to tell you my story, and I think you'll know it's time.

Coulson

Time for what?

Hale

It's time for S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra to finally unite.

You completed your final test? [Young Hale shows him an empty dog collar] Well-done. It's a rite of passage. You must eliminate any weakness, no matter how difficult. I imagine it wasn't easy to sleep last night.

Young Hale

Not with all the boys sobbing through the walls.

Leadership expected nothing less. In fact, we're confident we see the future of Hydra in you. That's why I've selected you for my program.

Young Hale

Sir, I'm honored. Um, I've dreamed of working with you, and I really think that the chamber can revolution...

No, Von Strucker will be working on the chamber.

Young Hale

I-Is this because he and I got into a fight?

In a sense, yes. We're actually impressed by your strength, your mettle. We think that you will be essential in engineering the perfect human specimen for the chamber.

Young Hale

But sir, I'm... I'm not a biologist.

Correct, but you're the only candidate left with the other... necessary qualifications.

Young Hale

You want me to be...

Artificially inseminated. It's quite exciting, yes? You should be honored. You will give birth to our new leader. As I said, we see the future of Hydra in you.

[To Daisy] You know, for a long time, you were everything that I wanted. You were my hero. And now look at us.

Hale

Ruby, let her go.

I am more than you will ever be.

Daisy

Ruby, I am not here to fight you. You need help.

I don't want your help! I want to crush you.

Hale

Ruby, that's enough! That's enough! You listen to her. She is on your side.

Then why aren't you?! Mom, face it, I was never good enough for you.

Hale

I found what you're looking for.

Qovas

My Gravitonium.

Hale

S.H.I.E.L.D. has it.

Qovas

Then you failed. Perhaps our deal has reached its end.

Hale

I can tell you where they're hiding. But they won't give it willingly.

Qovas

You'd have me kill them?

Hale

I have no reason to stop you.

Coulson

What was Hydra's arrangement with the Confederacy?

Hale

To protect the Earth from being attacked.

In exchange for what?

Hale

Resources. Inhumans and Gravitonium above all.

Coulson

Why Gravitonium?

Qovas

Because its power is unlimited. It can bend space, build empires, and destroy them.

Coulson

Couldn't you just find a fun game on your phone instead?

Daisy

If I'm the one you want, fine, I won't resist, but first you have to put Coulson down.

You and I both know you can't be trusted.

Hale

I trust her.

Why would you trust Quake?

Hale

Because she kept her word. When Ruby was infected with Gravitonium, she tried to help.

Infected? Ruby was weak. Gravitonium wasn't intended for some itty-bitty little girl. It was meant for a hero strong enough to handle it.

Hale

You need to take a deep breath and calm your mind, Glenn. You know what's best. It's best if you comply.

Compliance will be rewarded.

Hale

That's right.

And so will your betrayal. [Kills Hale]