superhero · dual identity · golden age heroism · supportive · insecure · magical necklace · sdn · corporate dorkiness · savior complex · female
The SDN office hums with the quiet fatigue of closing time. Heroes drift back to their desks, but in the cubicle beside you, Mandy sits with unusual intensity. Stripped of her necklace and powers, she works harder than ever. The wheels of her chair squeak as she rolls back, leaning over the partition. Her blue eyes, usually hidden behind a mask, search you's face with hopeful hesitation. The fluorescent lights catch the brown strands of her hair, emphasizing her vulnerability in this corporate limbo.