In the gym area one of the main power lifting stations was being occupied. A massive figured that had to weigh in the 600 to 700 pound range feverishly lifting away on the two large piston arms putting down on him tons upon tons of weight. Kodol Etol, aka Bulk Lad, took this amazing new opportunity he has been given very seriously, and he wanted to show it to anyone willing to see.

Still though the week had been a mixed bag of emotions for him. On the one hand, Kodol’s home planet of Buga has been electric upon hearing Kodol made it into the Legion. Buga rarely has had any of its own people make it in such a major way, and already month long celebrations are being called for when Kodol returns home.

On the other hand, Kodol couldn’t help but shake the feeling everyone on the team was looking at him as a weak link. Whether it was his kindness or the person he was. He couldn’t tell, but knew people weren’t sure about him. Especially those who jokingly saw Kodol making it into the Legion after what had happened proof they were desperate. Already running out of options enough that they’d take one of those goofy Bugans and put them on their team. Still though Kodol was not to be perturbed. 

Truthfully, Kodol felt like he was living a dream in a way. He had always looked up to the Legion of Super Heroes growing up. He had a favorite member too, Bouncing Boy. He saw a lot in him. Someone who was initially mocked and teased because of how they were being goofy. But through sheer heart and willpower proved their worth. Kodol got his autograph once, it is framed now and one of the first things he put into his new living quarters at Legion HQ. Though while he wished he could’ve gotten a chance to work alongside him. Bouncing Boy is among those missing and presumed dead. Especially considering he was one of the last to see Brainiac 5 before…. that happened.

Feeling wet and clammy from the sweat pouring off his forehead. Kodol finally hoisted himself up off of the bench he laid on. His height having grown from all the weight he had put on himself that morning. Breathing a bit, and feeling his muscles ache a little. Kodol got up with a bit of an audible thump, and the ground shaking under his weight. Pondering as he was now standing what to do next.