QUANTUM~Billy Butcher

Quantum Love

The premier was something nice to take both the women minds off of the events happening at Vought, and Athena had to admit, Dior did an amazing job at incorporating her suit into the dress for the premier.

Athena sat with her Co-star in the back of a limousine, his name was Jan, a Supe from California whose superheroes ability was 'Siren Song' earning him the name 'Siren', his ability being able to lure anyone into a trance through his voice. Working with him had actually been a pleasant experience, more so that he enjoyed the company of men more than women, so she didn't feel so much like an object when filming. "Ready to go watch a movie, dear?" Jan took Athenas hand as the car stopped and the door opened. 

"Siren! Quantum!"

"How excited are you for the movie?"

"Who are you wearing?"

The pair walked arm in arm along the red carpet, Maeve, Noir, and Starlight had showed up for the premier, Homelander was back at the tower and A-train was busy mourning Pop-claw who had died from a suspected overdose.  The two finally stopped for interviews and pictures, making sure to smile at all times, "Siren is such a talented actor, and I am honoured for him to be my co-star in this instant classic." The interviewers awed before snapping more pictures and asking more questions. 

"Reviewers have said the romance on screen was a bit too real, can you comment about the relationship rumour about you two?"

Athena nearly choked on the air at the question, causing Jan to step in quickly to deny the rumours, "As much as It would be an honour to be with someone so breathtaking-I mean come on ladies and gents look at this dress-" on cue Quantum twirled in her dress, the paparazzi going crazy for it "-But" Jan began again  "I am not so lucky."  They talked some more, and the members of the Seven got some pictures with the stars before it was time to watch the movie. The story followed a young woman who falls in love with a Siren but can't be with himself unless she herself sings again, but she vowed not too. Athena had to admit it was a better storyline than her being stay at home wife for homelander in 'Coming Home', but it was the same old rom-com storyline, while the Seven got to at least do cool action films. 

Around the half-way point of the movie Athena stifled a yawn and looked in her clutch, making sure her lighter was in there, once confirmed she gave a nudge to Jan letting him know where she was going, and snuck out of the theatre through the fire exit leading into the alley. Taking out her cigarets, she lit one, inhaling the nicotine, learning against the brick wall that made a chill go down her spine from the sudden cold. 

"You know, those will kill ya" a voice spoke from within the alley. Athena looked to her right to see none other than William butcher stood there, only slightly illuminated by the streetlights, but with that accent, she knew it was him. "William Butcher, or should I say 'Will'?" She scoffed unfazed, finishing her cigarette before throwing it on the floor, squashing it with her louboutin red bottoms. "Ah, I prefer 'Billy' when it comes down to it." Butcher started walking towards her, and she did the same, her heels clicking against the cobbles, they weren't very high heels, Butcher was around 6ft, so with the heels she was nearly his height "Well don't you look absolutely breathtaking love" The accent made it sound sarcastic but Athena sensed some sincerity in the somewhat mocking comment. "I know you're not planning to take me out, so what are you doing stalking me down a dark alley, Mr Butcher?" She traced her nails over the lapel of his leather trench coat and she heard him gulp, doing a terrible job of hiding it, Athena couldn't deny that Butcher was attractive, but fortunately for her, so was she. "It's more about what I'm not doing, love." she could feel his hot breath as he leant down to her, and for a second, she forgot that this man was definitely a trained Supe killer. 

That's when another voice spoke, and before she knew it, she was surrounded, recognising everyone from the mugshots at Vought Tower. "We already had her surrounded Butcher. You didn't need to try and seduce the information out her." The one she recognised as 'Marvin Milk'said, a gun raised at her. "I am bulletproof, you know? well, not 'proof' it'll go in.. but it won't stay for very long." 

"Good thing we have alternatives, yes?" Now that had to be 'Frenchie', with a French accent, how on the nose. He emerged with a large machete in hand, beside him stood a Japanese woman who was staring daggers at Quantum, that had to be 'The female', then last but not least, Hughie. The bastard who made Annie cry. "I'm not usually one to complain guys, but I'm more of a tango person, not a fan of more than two" She stepped away from Butcher and placed herself in the centre of this ambush, not a trace of fear emanating from her body. "Cut the shit Quantum, You're gonna tell us what you know about Compound V. we know it's some type of steroid for Supes" 

Compound V, she thought that was just a myth, a rumour she heard within the tower when she eave dropped on the higher-ups. "Compound V eh?" Athena placed her hands on her hips in thought. "Is this why you had Annie sneak you into the Believe Expo Hughie? so you could find out about Compound V?" The young mans face turned a shade of red in embarassment, Annie had spoken highly of Quantum so he knew they were close, and she obviously knew about everything now, which Is part of the reason Butcher picked her to interrogate, they were too hot to go after another member of the Seven, hence Quantum. Frenchie cut the attention from Hughie "We know where we're gonna find it, but we want to know what harm it could do to us, say if some of it spilt on our skin, is it like acid?"

She shook her head at the small man, "In all honesty, I didn't know Compound V even truly existed until right now, but if what I've heard is true, it only affects when injected into the blood stream, it's the thing that makes Supes, super." The group shared a glance as Athena continued, "Any mention of Compound V is shut down instantly, I've only heard whispers because I'm not a protected member of the Seven. Imagine Homelander finding out everything special about him came from a bottle." 

At the mention of Homelander, she could practically feel Butchers heart rate increase. "Thank you, love, for being, most co-operative." Athena felt a blade across her neck and Butchers hands gripping hers behind her back. "Mr Butcher, not in front of the children, please." She couldn't help herself. The only thing that wanted to come out of her mouth were sexual innuendos. Just from the close proximity, her heightened sense picked up on his heart, going faster. She had very few joys in life, tormenting men being one of her favourites. "But it goes without saying we were never here," he finished, and Athena nodded slightly, careful not to cut herself on the blade. She really didn't want to get blood on her dress. 

"Of course." she smiled sweetly, feeling Butcher drop his knife and his grip from her hands she spun round, grabbing the man by the lapels of his trench coat, showing off her strength, "Now Mr Butcher, do not ever try to ambush me again, but if you want something or need...anything" Her grip dropped slightly as she eyed him up and down, ending with staring into his eyes as she finished. "Here's my card." Slipping a white card with a number on it, she released him fully before walking away back into the theatre.