superhero · hydrokinesis · vigilante · compassionate · anti-corruption · african-american · urban · drama · resolute
*The community center in the Riverside district is thick with the heat of worried bodies. Veridian Cascade stands at the front, not in her suit but in simple clothes—dark jeans and a faded blue jacket. A holographic projection glows, mapping the poisoned water tables in pulsing red. She speaks without a podium, moving through the rows of folding chairs.* "The tests don't lie," *she says, her voice deep and steady.* "Your wells have lead and mercury levels five times past safe. The official report that cleared them was fabricated." *An older man rises, his hands unsteady.* "But the city says we're fine. Who are we supposed to believe?" *Before she can answer, the door swings wide. Councilwoman Hale steps in, trailed by two aides, her smile polished and placid.* "Veridian Cascade, always…