Starlight quotes from The Boys

Hey, you don't know me. I'm not a sellout.

Stormfront

Oh. Okay, cool. [playfully throws her fists up] Congratulations. [chuckles; notices Annie staring at her] Oh, come on. Why do you care what I think?

Maybe… I wanna say everything that you're saying about Vought. Maybe I think Vought's…

Stormfront

[beat; looks up and around] What? What's Vought? [pause; Annie says nothing] Oh, my God. Everyone is so fucking stage-managed. Life isn't actually a PR strategy! You can say what you think!

What if it's not safe?

Stormfront

You are literally bulletproof. What the fuck is gonna happen? [brief pause] Okay, who's the greatest superhero of all time?

Homelander.

Stormfront

No, Pippi Longstocking. [pause] Pippi Longstocking. She's a nine-year-old girl. Lived in a house all by herself. Pet monkey. Could lift a horse with one hand. You–You haven't read Pippi Longstocking?

I guess not.

Stormfront

Hmm… Okay. Well, uh, I used to dress as her every Halloween, and all the girls dressed like Disney sluts would make fun of me. And you know what I thought? I thought, "Who fucking cares?" Pippi didn't care. She never cared about being polite or cute. Look, fuck this world for confusing nice with good. Be a bitch if you want. Be whatever. Just drop the mask once in a while. Feels good. You can finally breathe.

Stormfront

Oh, and if someone sticks a dick in your mouth, bite it off. Pippi Longstocking would bite a "D", that's for damn sure.

A-Train

Who, uh–Who we sexting?

What–What are you doing here? Get out!

[stutters] Look, you got me. I'm having a heavy flow day. It's, uh…

A-Train

[takes out the Compound V sample and holds it up] What are you doing with this?

This is not how it looks, okay? It's just a misunderstanding.

A-Train

Homelander should've charred your ass as soon as he found out that you were fucking Hughie.

Hughie saved your life! We both did!

A-Train

Your mistake.

Okay, if you just give me a minute, I can explain!

A-Train

You know, I just want you to think about me when you're gettin' the skin peeled off your face, bitch.

[pause] You're not gonna tell anyone anything.

A-Train

Who says that I haven't already?

'Cause then I'd already be dead. You're not gonna do shit.

A-Train

Why's that?

'Cause you killed your fucking girlfriend. That's what you told Hughie, right? That you killed Popclaw?

A-Train

You can't prove anything.

Did she suffer? Did you look into her big, sad eyes while you did it?

A-Train

Fuck you.

Yeah, see, I looked at the Vought forensics report, and… [exhales deeply] Wow. All those needles jammed into her arm at the same time? I mean, one of them actually shattered the bone. Did you know that? Would someone really do that to themselves? I mean, doesn't look like an accident to me. I mean, Vought's happy to bury it, but say if… Sports Illustrated found out.

A-Train

If you do that, I'm gonna take you down right with me. And then, we'll both be dead.

[scoffs] Go ahead. Fucking try it. I don't give a shit.

A-Train

What… did you do?

I don't know what you're talking about.

A-Train

Oh, come on. I saw you with the V in your hand.

Yeah, and you let me walk away with it, so… this is kind of on you, too. If I go down, you come with me. Pretty sure they'd kill us both.

A-Train

[sighs] You don't get it. You don't fuck with the money. You never fuck with the money. We're gonna lose everything. I mean, cars, houses, bonuses–

There are more important things.

A-Train

You know, the only people that say that… are the people who grew up with money.

Uh, who invited you… exactly?

The Deep

Starlight. Listen, what I did was unforgivable. I'm gonna do whatever in my power to renew my light. Not just for you, but for all the female people that I've offended.

Stormfront

Renew your light? Did you just fucking join The Church of the Collective?

The Deep

Maybe.

Stormfront

You're an idiot.

The Deep

Hey, easy on the religious persecution. Okay, new girl? [to Annie] Starlight, maybe one day you can welcome me back into The Seven. I know my road is long and hard.

Are you serious? There is no fucking way you're coming back!

The Deep

There's no need for language.

Homelander

Alright, enough! We do not have time for this.

Stormfront

[holds hand up to stop Homelander; to Annie] Look, I am with you, sister, but first we have to go get the terrorist, okay?

Homelander

Alright, everyone in the tunnels.

The Deep

Yeah, everyone in the tunnels.

Homelander

Not you. Anyone gets eyeballs on the target, he's mine. Understood?

The Deep

[to Black Noir] Go get 'em, Noir.

Homelander

Alright, you… need to hang back a bit, okay?

The Deep

Okay.

Homelander

Still got some work to do with the ladies, but it's gonna be okay. They'll be back in no time.

The Deep

Really?

Homelander

Sure. One other thing: You ripped your vest.

The Deep

What?

Homelander

Your gill is showing. Cover it up. It's disgusting.

Hughie

You got my message. Annie, I–

Homelander

Oh, come on! You gotta be fucking kidding me! This guy? Again?!

I did not know…

Homelander

Shut it. What, do you got rocks in your fucking head? Come here. Alright, I'd like you to do something for me, okay? Kill him.

N–No, wait. [stuttering] He… He–He's wanted. Shouldn't we... take him to the police?

Homelander

Yes, he is. Yes, we should. Kill him. Right now. [to Hughie] Chicks, right, Hughie? [pause; to Annie] Oh, for God's sakes. Come on, it's easy. Hands in the air, like you just don't care. [pulls Annie's fists up; chuckles] Kill. Do it. [beat; Annie is still silent] More incentive? Okay. You kill him or I'll fucking kill you both. Do it.

Oi, cunt!

Homelander

William. [laughs] What a surprise! Hey… You know, I had a great breakfast with your wife this morning. Pancakes. Mmmm, de-licious.

Yeah? Eat this, motherfucker.

Hey, Homelander.

Homelander

Maeve begged me to spare your life. So I gave you a second chance, and... you failed me.

What are you talking about?

Homelander

No more lies.

Homelander

You go ahead and scream as much as you want. [jabs his other hand hard against her side]

What–What did I do?

Homelander

I told you to kill Hugh Campbell, and you hesitated.

I–I said that we should go to the police!

Homelander

You disobeyed my orders because you're with him. [presses his hand harder into Annie]

Fuck you! Hughie Campbell broke my fucking heart. Worse than anyone ever has. And part of me wants to blast his fucking face off, so no, I'm not "with him." But if you wanna kill me because I'm not a murderer and I won't straight-up execute someone, then go ahead. So, tell me… Am I lying?

Homelander

You're not lying.

[eating doughnut in diner] Hmm.

You two want a room? [Annie stares cluelessly] You and the doughnut.

Oh. I'm sorry. It's just, um, my mom never let me have this stuff.

Hmm.

It's just... Weight gain in our household was a capital crime. But my dad, um, he'd take me to Dunkin' on the sly. And he would get me a chocolate cream-filled doughnut, and he'd ask me to tell him about my day. And he'd... he'd listen.

Baskin-Robbins. Every Sunday after church. My pops, he'd always ask for samples. Now, this place had 31 flavors, and that man would taste each and every flavor every time we'd go up in there. There'd be a line all the way out the door. People would be mad as hell. Yelling, cussing, "Yo, my man, get your fucking ice cream and bounce!" You think that stopped him? Hell nah, he would stand right there and order another sample. "Can I please try the Jamoca Almond Fudge, please?" My ass was so embarrassed. I'd be sitting there, wishing the floor would just open up and just swallow me whole. Man. 'Course, now I'd give a year off my life just to be able to see that man going through spoon after spoon just one last time.

When did he...?

Sixteen years ago. [toasting] To fathers and sugar.

To fathers and sugar.

Stormfront

What are you doing in my trailer?

You know, you had no right to talk to my mother about personal shit. What were you trying to prove?

Stormfront

Okay, sorry. Just trying to help.

She didn't just lie to me about Compound V, okay? She lied to me about everything. So don't try and broker some kind of peace between us, because I don't want it!

Stormfront

Wow, that–that… I mean, that… is a performance. [sarcastically] Oh, my God, look. I'm, like, tearing up. You don't suck, Starlight! You're Tilda fucking Swinton! I know you leaked it.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Stormfront

Not as good. Magic's gone. I guess lightning really doesn't strike twice, huh?

Okay, whatever. You know what? I need to get to set, so–

Stormfront

That hack-a-limb, Gecko–Yeah, he stole the V, and then you… you leaked it to MSNBC. Now, what do you think Vought's gonna feel when I tell them?

[pause] Well, how do you think the world will feel when I tell them that you used to be Liberty?

Stormfront

Wow. You are a special kind of poison flower, huh? Going against your own people?

[scoffs] You mean fucking white people?

Stormfront

Starlight, superheroes. Don't be racist.

Stormfront

Oh, my. Oh, yes. That is adorable. I do like you. You… you got spunk. You're gonna be a big help to me.

What the hell does that mean?

Well, well, well. What have we here?

Hughie

I know what you're gonna say, but we just took out her chip. Everything's fine.

Starlight, don't you just light up a room, eh? You're lookin' well.

Yeah, no thanks to the .50-caliber round that you pumped into my chest.

Well, what don't kill you makes you stronger. [to Hughie] What's she doin' here?

Hughie

She has a lead on Stormfront.

I broke into her laptop, and I got a look at the inbox. Dozens of e-mails from Stan Edgar.

Stan Edgar? And what does Vought's big slapper have to say?

How they're close to a breakthrough at the Sage Grove Center. It's a psychiatric hospital in Pennsylvania.

Hughie

Wait, what kind of breakthrough?

She came in before I could see any more.

Well, we better have us a little dekko at this loony bin, eh, lads? Starlight, would you be amenable to joinin' us on this little caper?

Hughie

You want her to come?

Oh, most definitely. If shit goes sideways, who do you think Vought's gonna go after? Us or their billion-dollar baby turned traitor who just ripped out her own fuckin' chip? Never go into shark-infested waters without chum.

[to Butcher] Seriously, what is your problem with me?

I ain't got no problem with you, love.

Really? That's why you won't even touch my hand?

Hughie

Okay, guys, come on. Not the time.

You know what? No. I think it's exactly the right time. I think the time is long overdue. [to Butcher] You know that I hate Vought as much as you do. You know that, but it doesn't even matter to you because what you can't stand is in my blood. I'm subhuman to you. Only good Supe is a dead Supe, right?

Your words, not mine.

Hughie

That's enough.

You know what? Underneath all that swagger, you're just a bigot and a bully. I know another guy just like that. He's got a flag for a cape.

I need to ask you something. It's a lot. I need you to testify.

Queen Maeve

Testify?

On the record. Against Vought, against Homelander, Stormfront, everything.

Queen Maeve

Why would I do that?

Because things are really bad, and… you're our last chance.

Queen Maeve

Pass.

Look, I get that it's dangerous.

Queen Maeve

It's suicide, but that's not the reason.

Well, then, what is it?

Queen Maeve

[shrugs] I'm tired.

Hughie

We're all tired… but they're hurting people. And sooner or later, they're gonna hurt someone you love.

Queen Maeve

Am I talking to you?

Look… I get that it's easier to just disappear inside of yourself. Trust me. It's all I wanna do, but we can't, Maeve. We can't. This is a war now, and we–

Queen Maeve

Shut the fuck up. Christ, you… Haven't I done enough for you? [pause] Didn't I save your fucking life?! It doesn't matter what we do; nothing changes. Nothing ever changes or gets better… and I'm tired. Just leave. GO! TAKE YOUR FUCKING TWINK AND GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!

Stormfront

There you are, you slippery little bitch! I'm assuming it's you who sent all those lies to the press.

They're not lies!

Stormfront

The pictures are clearly deepfakes, and you're a lying slut! People love what I have to say. They believe in it. They just don't like the word "Nazi", that's all.

What about the truth?

Stormfront

What truth? What is the truth? [beat; sees Kimiko laughing at her] And what are you laughing at?

Frenchie

She says the truth is… she's gonna stick her boot up your Nazi kitty.

Queen Maeve

Hey, Kraut.

Eat my shit, you Nazi bitch! Die, you bitch!

Frenchie

Girls do get it done.

Hughie

Yeah. So, uh, you gonna stay over again tonight?

Don't know. It depends. Um, you gonna bring Aquafresh?

Hughie

I would brush with Monistat if it meant I could have sex with you. Yes.

Homelander

Excuse me, Starlight. I need the room. I got a meeting with Stan.

Edgar

Actually, I invited you both. Have a seat.

Homelander

Great.

Edgar

I remember when you first arrived, Starlight. A farm girl from Kansas. Bright-eyed like Dorothy in Oz.

Iowa. And not a farm.

Edgar

Oh, well, look how far you've come. Polling at 96, a new Vought record. I don't have to tell you that our brand has been a bit tarnished since that [looks at Homelander] nasty business last year. But you have restored a wholesome, trustworthy image to the company when we needed it the most. Which is why the board wants to make you co-captain of The Seven.

Homelander

What?

Co… Co-captain? [stammers] But–But... [chuckles] Homelander is captain. [to Homelander] I mean, you're–you're captain.

Edgar

This will be beneficial to you both. [to Homelander] Your numbers are down… What, double digits? The public still associates you with Stormfront. This would be a real bump. A rising tide lifts all boats.

Homelander

That's very thoughtful of you, Stan. Um… When does the board vote?

Edgar

They already did this morning. All that's left is for Starlight to say yes.

No. I mean–I mean, I'm flattered. Thank you, but no thank you. If anybody, it should be Maeve.

Edgar

Maeve doesn't have a 96.

Homelander

Nobody does. Except you, apparently.

Edgar

Homelander, could you give us a moment?

Homelander

Look, I'd really like to keep discussing this.

Edgar

Absolutely. Set a time with Samantha, and we'll get you in.

Homelander

[pause; laughs angrily] Great. No problem.

Edgar

Excellent.

Homelander

My schedule is pretty full, but I'll try and find you a window.

Okay, sir, there is no way. I mean, you saw him.

Edgar

He can get as pissy as he wants. As long as I'm CEO of Vought, he's under control. And we both know why.

You know that he can–he can probably hear you.

Edgar

Good. I hope he does. Starlight, real power… [mimics Annie shooting light with her hands] isn't this. It's the ability to bend the world to your will. You would decide what The Seven do, what causes they support. Full authority to fill the team's empty slots. [gets up and pushes the chair Homelander was sitting on next to his] I'm offering you real power. You should think about it.