Hogg wasn't used to being a good guy for once. His words and actions still couldn't help but reveal his uniquely goofy nature.
But perhaps Captain America's good reputation was just too strong. People instinctively ignored the possibility that their hero had been replaced. Within three minutes, Natasha had brought Hogg a whole table of junk food.
Watching the captain wolf down food in front of her, one tiny burger after another, Natasha was stunned. Years as an agent had taught her not to be easily rattled, but she could swear she'd never seen anyone eat a burger without even unwrapping it.
Was he a pig? He'd been eating for almost half an hour without stopping. If he kept this up, her salary for the month would be gone. She hoped the director would reimburse her.
Noticing the petite woman beside him standing completely still and staring at the burger in his hand, Hogg did something decent for once and tossed one her way.
"Go on, eat! Don't be shy. You might as well eat the government's food while it's free."
Natasha looked at the triple cheeseburger in her hand, then at the captain, who was still busy shoveling food into his mouth. She wasn't in the best of moods. Declining Hogg's generous offer, she set the burger back down and asked, a little unsure of herself:
"Captain, don't you feel a little drowsy? Like you want to fall asleep?"
"Huh? You mean the methaqualone in the food? I thought you'd added it as a food additive to make everything taste better!"
Hogg's words left everyone speechless. Natasha dropped the act and ordered everyone to call off the operation right in front of him. She sat down on the table, but before she could come clean, Hogg shoved her away.