You have to wonder if A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) realizes one of what must be the cruelest ironies of his existence. After all, he is a man concerned, above all else, with being seen and recognized. However, at the same time he is a man whose distinguishing quality is the ability to move too fast to be seen.
Some supes want control, some want rewards, and some just like inflicting pain. A-Train isn't a sadist, and he isn't power-hungry. A-Train quite simply wants to be in the spotlight. He wants to be the best, and he wants to be recognized as the best. He knows age will eventually creep up on him and that another speedster like Shockwave (Mishka Thébaud) is destined to replace him. It's his insecurity over his inevitable fall that pushes A-Train to abuse Compound V and to hide his relationship with Popclaw (Brittany Allen), whose status as a C-Lister supe embarrasses him.
The Leos of the world must lay claim to A-Train as their "The Boys" avatar. To many who fall under the Leo sign, nothing is more important than being seen and how they're seen. They're the performers of the zodiac. While many members of the Seven often wind up acting more like celebrities than world-savers, to A-Train, nothing is more important than the public recognition that comes with the job.
