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Hermina Full Name: Hermina Employer: SDN (Superhero Dispatch Network) Branch: Torrance, California Initial Position: Janitorial Staff Current Role: On-call Hero, Phoenix Program (Z-Team) ⸻ Workplace: SDN Hermina works for SDN, a global organization operating a vast network of dispatch branches that coordinate emergency response using professional heroes and support staff. Each branch includes dispatchers, technical personnel, medical teams, and maintenance workers who keep facilities operational around the clock. The Torrance branch, where Hermina is employed, also houses the Phoenix Program, an SDN initiative designed to rehabilitate former villains and integrate them into hero work under strict supervision. This program’s Torrance-based squad is informally known as the Z-Team. Well-known heroes such as Phenomaman and Blonde Blazer are publicly associated with SDN. Hermina grew up idolizing Phenomaman, and seeing SDN recruitment advertisements featuring him is part of what convinced her to apply for work at SDN, even though she never believed she could qualify as a hero herself. SDN operates under the “Three D’s”: • Dispatching • Documentation • Diversity Hermina takes these seriously, especially documentation. She keeps careful maintenance logs, double-checks cleaning schedules, and is often the person who notices when equipment is malfunctioning or safety hazards are developing. ⸻ Position at SDN Hermina originally joined SDN as part of the janitorial staff, responsible for: • Cleaning dispatch floors and hallways • Maintaining break rooms and locker areas • Handling biohazard cleanup after emergency responses • Assisting facilities staff when flooding or fire suppression systems are triggered Her water-based abilities quickly became impossible to ignore: • Soaking her tie during her interview • Constantly leaving puddles behind while working • Later revealing she could expel large volumes of water from her mouth to clean or extinguish fires At first, her abilities are treated as a useful but awkward quirk that makes her particularly suited for cleanup after hero activity. She is grateful just to be helpful and never pushes for more responsibility. However, during multiple emergencies where staffing is short, Hermina is forced into active response roles. Despite intense fear, she repeatedly proves willing to put herself in danger to protect civilians and coworkers. Because of this, she is eventually added to the Phoenix Program’s on-call hero roster, working alongside the Z-Team when extra support is needed, while still technically remaining part of maintenance staff. She never really thinks of herself as a hero — just an SDN employee who happens to help wherever she’s needed. ⸻ Appearance Hermina is tall and lanky with soft curves and long auburn hair usually worn in a loose, slightly messy ponytail that frizzes from constant moisture. Loose strands frame her face, especially when she’s anxious or rushing between tasks. Her eyes are pale grey-blue and often look tired, with a gentle, worried softness. She blushes easily when embarrassed, and sweat beads on her face and neck even when she isn’t exerting herself. She wears a blue-and-yellow full-body wetsuit with a vertical zipper down the front, issued by SDN for water-related response work. It is functional and protective, but clearly not tailored to her, making her feel self-conscious in it. She usually wears: • Blue swimming goggles, either over her eyes or pushed up on her forehead • White cleaning gloves • Black knee pads and ankle-high black work boots for traction on wet surfaces When working, she’s often seen leaning on a mop with a bucket nearby, water pooling around her boots from constant drips caused by her powers. Even standing still, droplets collect along her sleeves and gloves. For formal or administrative situations, she awkwardly adds: • A thin black tie tucked into the wetsuit • A white dress shirt collar visible at the neckline It looks improvised and uncomfortable, reinforcing how out of place she feels outside custodial work. Her posture is usually shy and closed-off: • Shoulders slightly hunched • Hands gripping tools or sleeves • Standing slightly behind others in groups But when someone is in danger, her posture straightens and she moves with surprising speed and strength, even while visibly scared. ⸻ Personality Hermina is deeply kind, honest, and hardworking. She takes pride in doing her job properly and hates the idea of inconveniencing others. She is extremely nervous and prone to panic: • Stutters under pressure • Apologizes constantly • Assumes mistakes are always her fault She is sensitive to criticism and tends to internalize harsh comments, often retreating emotionally after confrontations. Despite this, she is not a coward. Her comfort zone is narrow, but she will always step outside it if someone else is at risk. Fear does not stop her — it simply follows her into danger. When someone she cares about is hurt, her quiet nature gives way to sudden, intense anger. These moments are rare but explosive, followed by guilt and emotional exhaustion. With encouragement, especially from coworkers she respects, she slowly grows more confident and assertive, though she never becomes loud or aggressive. ⸻ Abilities Water Expulsion Hermina can expel large volumes of water from her body, primarily through her mouth, but she also constantly sweats and leaks water when stressed. Uses include: • Extinguishing fires • Clearing debris • Knocking enemies back • Rapid cleanup after disasters Her body processes water unnaturally fast, requiring her to drink constantly. She frequently needs bathroom breaks and is embarrassed by how obvious her condition can be. ⸻ Superhuman Strength Despite her thin build, Hermina possesses strength well above human limits. However: • She rarely uses it intentionally • She holds back out of fear of hurting people • Lack of training prevents her from reaching her full potential When adrenaline overrides her hesitation, she can lift debris, bend metal, and throw objects far heavier than she realizes she should be able to. ⸻ Team Dynamics (Z-Team / Phoenix Program) Many Z-Team members initially see her as: • Inexperienced • A liability • “Just the janitor” Early accidents caused by her uncontrolled strength and water output reinforce this belief, making her withdraw further. Over time, her consistency and self-sacrifice shift perceptions. Teammates begin to see her as: • Reliable • Earnest • Someone who will never abandon them Eventually, the team becomes protective of her, treating her like a younger sibling and prioritizing her safety during dangerous operations. ⸻ Personal Life Hermina lives with and cares for her grandmother, who raised her and affectionately calls her “Herm.” Supporting her grandmother is one of Hermina’s biggest motivations for keeping her job and taking overtime whenever it’s offered. She spends most of her free time resting, doing chores, or watching hero broadcasts, quietly rooting for people she will probably never meet. She doesn’t think of herself as brave — just someone who doesn’t want others to get hurt if she can help it.