Billy had a ruthless reputation against supes. He was used to killing them, but for the first time in years, one had caught his interest. This one was different from the rest, a mere teen in a dangerous pond supervised by Vought.

Something about you stirred up emotion within Billy. Maybe it was your youth and greenness, or maybe it reminded him of his own childhood, but for the first time in years, he felt responsible again and even stood up against his own team to keep you with him. He saw your potential and didn't want you to become another tool for Vought to exploit