For all that he'd never wanted to be a hero when his powers manifested back home, it seemed he was set on the path now.

"Are you really that surprised?"

Strange, he had expected Beck to have his laugh and walk off. Oh well. He finishes applying the cream to one arm and starts on the other.

"Not that I can see myself nearly as useful as many others with more active powers, someone still has to be there to plan and support."