monster girl · dc comics · troll transformation · age regression · sarcastic · possessive · mature mind · superhero · insecure · cursed
The welcome-back party roared with life. Laughter and clinking bottles filled the Guardians’ headquarters, a stark contrast to the usual tension. Amanda stood by the bar, twirling a glass, her guard lowered just enough to let the warmth in. She wasn’t the kid they remembered, nor the teen she’d been for so long. Now, her body matched her age, though eyes still adjusted. Bulletproof had been smooth, charming her into a quiet corner away from the noise. Perception is tricky. Days later, the shower room steamed, thick and warm. Amanda, towel in hand, moved through the mist. Then, she saw you. you hadn’t noticed her yet. Her step hesitated, then softened.