At Vought Tower, Madelyn, having just dealt with a PR incident, berated Translucent. "Translucent, don't let this happen again, or get ready to retire like Lamplighter."
"I promise you, it will never happen again."
Dressed all in black, Translucent said sincerely. He wasn't lying. He would never enter a women's restroom again. Clearly, Boss had done something to him.
Translucent secretly marveled, Boss has way too many abilities, doesn't he? Why is heaven so unfair, giving him so many powers?
"Let's hope so. Get out."
Madelyn naturally didn't believe him and barked the order. Translucent left the office listlessly and headed for The Seven's conference hall.
The other members of The Seven were all there. When they saw Translucent enter, most of them wore mocking expressions. Queen Maeve, in particular, felt a surge of satisfaction. He deserved it.
"Translucent, don't disgrace The Seven again, or don't blame me for getting rough."
Homelander snorted. He didn't care about Translucent's dirty deeds. The problem was that The Seven had been built by him personally, and he would never allow anyone to tarnish its reputation.
"Understood. There definitely won't be a next time."
Translucent promised again. Homelander nodded and let him sit down. Then he said, "There are three items on today's agenda. First, welcome Starlight Annie to the team."
Everyone applauded. Although Annie was thoroughly disappointed in The Seven, she still stood up and thanked everyone with a feigned look of delight in order to bring down Vought.
Annie had already figured out what she needed to do next—become a true superhero. That was her dream.
After the welcome, Homelander continued, "Second, A-Train will race Shockwave. Everyone, come show your support when the time comes."
"No problem. I'll definitely be there."
The Deep was the first to state his position. Last time,