Tangible Darkness
Shadow- and darkness-based powers are fairly popular in fiction, enough so as to be a recognizable element in their own right, but shadow faces one particular issue insofar as flashy powers go — it's by definition insubstantial, consisting of two-dimensional shapes on surfaces or the simple absence of light. While there are things that can be done within these constraints, it still limits how dramatic, attention-grabbing, or combat-effecting darkness-based powers can be. ...
Respect at First Punch
Gaining another's approval is generally agreed to be a complex affair; after all, what might charm one person could easily repel another. The most extreme version of this is where flat-out attacking another person leads to them liking you more, despite all common sense saying that it should produce the opposite effect.
Exactly why said violence ends up enamouring them can come down to multiple reasons. In lighter depictions, it will usually be presented along the lines of them initially disliking the individual because they believe they are a coward and thus approve of seeing evidence that they are willing to stand up for themselves. Alternatively, it might not be so much about the violence itself, as it simply being the point that the underlying tension is finally released and allows them to move forward. ...
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