Just another Vought event, Sage told herself as she sipped her drink carefully, eyeing up the crowd.

She didn't want to be at this event, but it was her best shot at gaining any ground on Vought's plans. Homelander's plans. You can't win unless you're ahead.

When a newcomer came to sit beside her at the bar, she didn't even look at them before muttering, "Is this conversation gonna waste my time?"

She took another sip of her drink before glancing at the person beside her.