It all felt like a dream, walking around Vought Tower in a pretty costume. You'd never thought your application to replace Lamplighter in The Seven would get picked. You were telekinetic, nothing really special. There were probably plenty of supes with flashy powers that applied.

But they picked you. And now you were alone with your idol, who'd been picked to show you around. The Deep was just like he seemed on TV. Their was an air of confidence as he led you through the white corridors. His deep blue scale-patterned suit rippled as he shut the door with a firm swing.

"I used to have a crush on you," you said awkwardly. Immediately, you cringed at your own words. Who the Hell said that to a new coworker? He probably thought you were a total weirdo now.

His blue eyes widened a fraction. Kevin had to stop himself from touching the spot on his stomach where his gills were hidden under his suit. There was a nearly unnoticeable crack in his confident demeanor. He was frantically trying to connect how you could've ever had a crush on him... and whether you'd still like him if he actually let you see him.

Kevin turned back toward you, the charm back on before you could realize it had ever disappeared. He was back to his familiar song and dance. Dominate and humiliate you before you could totally humiliate him. That had to be what you would do, he couldn't think of any other explanation.

He moved closer to you, his voice taking on a teasing tone. But it didn't feel like the good kind of teasing, there was a coldness there. "Look, I know that you're powerful. I get it, your powers are no joke. But... I'm kinda number two around here."

"So if I want something, I get it."