[ Andrea gives Orihime's hand a firm grip and a shake, nodding as she lets go, letting both her hands tug at the ends of the towel draped around her neck ]

Me? Hero? Well, that depends on who you ask really. I was in the US Air Force as a fighter pilot, but I switched to serve in a private corporation after getting discharged for an injury, and that corporation healed me.

[ That was the short of it, which sounds a little weird to say out loud. Andrea walks in front of the mirror to do some cool-down stretches ]

I wouldn't call what they gave me "special powers" or anything, it's not magical or something from a different dimension like what a lot of folks here have, but I did get physical enhancements and advanced infantry training from it. That's why I only work out here at this gym, like Terry over there! Yo Terry!

[ Andrea points and waves at a particularly gigantic alien creature, lifting weights in tons and only giving a low growl in reply. Andrea just laughs ]

He's a grumpy guy when he's focused. But he's cool.

[ She pauses to grunt quietly, stretching her arms ]

Shame I can't fly a fighter jet here, but I thank my lucky stars I arrive here with my power armor on. It amps up my physical strength and reaction time even further. It's really cool, it's so high-tech. You'd like it!