Tony wasn't an idiot, and if he's involved with people like SHIELD he clearly has some insight into clandestine activities. Jack doesn't confirm the teen's assumption, opting to move on to his questions instead.

"That's the idea; we both have training to protect high-value targets." Those targets weren't always people, but an assignment was an assignment. Here he pauses, deciding whether to share his status as Fatemarked or not. "We're on different sides of the equation this time," he finally says, gripping the plastic cup that's hiding his mark just a little tighter.