Exactly. Remember, this is the kid who turned around and coldly laid down the law to Simmons on top of Hoover Dam. Kid's got a core of steel in him. Why do so few people let events in their fics shape that steel into a blade?

Not to mention, I love the image of Shia being badass and wanna see more of it. He could so pull off the cold "Should I kill you now or wait until after supper" manner.