The Thunderbolts have accepted Blackrock's offer. They now have a New York headquarters, sponsorship and even steady, honest paychecks. The one thing they don't have is credibility
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Moonstone had pushed the hardest to accept this offer from G.B. Blackrock, billionaire petroleum magnate with delusions of becoming Tony Stark. A man like that is a man they can use.
The main problem will be getting out from under his micromanaging thumb.
There are only four of the Thunderbolts left, since Fixer was on Zemo's side, and none of them really have the confidence to truly stand up to her if push comes to shove. This is why she's content to let Melissa and Abner think they're in control. It's easier to manipulate them if they believe they are making the decisions.
"Everyone uses everyone, Songbird," comes the cynical doctor's tone. "This time, though, we get to use as much as we're used. Don't let your insecurities get the best of you."
She hadn't turned away from the computer, going over the schematics of the headquarters. Learning the ins and outs.
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The main problem will be getting out from under his micromanaging thumb.
There are only four of the Thunderbolts left, since Fixer was on Zemo's side, and none of them really have the confidence to truly stand up to her if push comes to shove. This is why she's content to let Melissa and Abner think they're in control. It's easier to manipulate them if they believe they are making the decisions.
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"It's our best option, Melissa," he says, quietly.
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"We're being used, Abner. I'm so tired of being used."
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She hadn't turned away from the computer, going over the schematics of the headquarters. Learning the ins and outs.
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