Alright so- The Degreaser.
Who is me.
In 2001 I was in a grocery store with my boyfriend at the time and he picked up a bottle of one of those Orange Cleaning dealies that were popular then.
He then dropped it.
Me, being me, bent over to catch it, but it hit the floor, the spray nozzle flew off, and cleaning product geysered up into my face and open eyes.
Then boyfriend panicked and ran to "Get a manager."
#SuperVillain
I was standing alone. Blinded.
A really wonderful customer ran to me and said, "Hold my arm and I'll get you into the bathroom. Don't let go of me."
So I held her all the way into the Ladies room and she turned on the faucet and immediately started helping me wash my eyes.
I got to where I could see.
She had a shoulder length brown shag, brown eyes, and a very kind smile.
I never got her name but I thanked her profusely.
#SuperVillain
@Shelter ooooohhhh
No doubt she shows up later….
I've never seen her again.
I'd love to thank her again.
Also she was hot, and about 40, so she's in her 60s now and I'm married, so.
Origin stories always have recurring characters, but I guess this was more like a background character?
I exited the Ladies room and my then boyfriend flipped out on me because I had left the aisle and he'd gone to get a manager.
My wonderful helper gave me a look I should have heeded, and walked away.
I was telling the tale to one of my Café kids and he gasped and said, "This is your #SuperVillain origin story!" And then his cousin drew me as a comic book character called The Degreaser.
I still have the drawing.
It's glorious.
And always be the person who actually helps, please.