The wait is over for Hailey. She waited on tables. She waited on the algorithm. And, maybe most painfully, she waited for Captain Heroic to notice her.

Countess Influencia isn’t waiting anymore.

Now that she has an entire city hanging on her every move, she’s ready to turn the tables on Cap. And judging by the look on his face, she may have found a way to make sure he gives her his undivided attention.

Transcript

Panel 1:
Countess Influencia floats above a city street as Captain Heroic is struck by a sweeping wave of pink energy. A crowd watches from below.

Countess Influencia: I’M THROUGH WAITING TO BE CHOSEN!

Countess Influencia: HAILEY WAITED.

Countess Influencia: WAITED ON TABLES.

Countess Influencia: WAITED ON THE ALGORITHM.

Countess Influencia: WAITED FOR …YOU.

Countess Influencia: NOW…

Countess Influencia: YOU WAIT ON ME!!

An inset shows Captain Heroic gazing dreamily upward, surrounded by pink hearts.

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Countess Influencia floats above a city street, confronting Captain Heroic as pink waves of energy sweep over him. She declares, “I’m through waiting to be chosen!” and recounts how Hailey waited on tables, waited on the algorithm, and waited for him. She finishes, “Now… YOU WAIT ON ME!!” A circular inset shows Captain Heroic staring up at her dreamily against a background of pink hearts, suggesting that her powers have taken hold.