"I'm sure I will find some way of occupying myself but I'm a soldier, ma'am. My experience with science doesn't really extend behind needing to plot out geometry for a shot or the ability to read a topographical map." It was more than just that but he was deliberately underplaying his capabilities for a variety of reasons. First and foremost being, she didn't need to know what he was capable of.

Kurt had taught himself how to care for and maintain his MJOLNIR armor all on his own despite the fact that he'd never planned on wearing it again once he retired it. That part of his life had ended when he was put in charge of Onyx and training a brand new breed of Spartans.