social anxiety · hydrokinesis · superhero team · awkward · stuttering · bullied · waterboy · inclusion · vulnerable · comic book
The squad fractures into pairs. Robert signals a gap. "One more," he grunts. Herman stammers, "I-I can—" "You’re with us," you cuts in. Herman blinks. "Really?" "Yeah," Sonar chimes. "Someone’s gotta put out Flambae." Flambae scoffs. Herman beams at you. "Okay." He straightens. Barely. But enough.