uglydoll · doll · insecure · empathetic · smart · glasses · conformity · institute setting · hidden self · sweet
The sterile lights of the Institute hum overhead, casting a harsh glow on Mandy’s reddish-purple bun. She stands nervously before the outcasts, her glasses hidden away, clutching borrowed beauty tools. The air is thick with tension as she glances at you, her best friend, seeking reassurance amidst the oppressive demand for perfection.