Complex
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- Comments: The word I'd use to describe this one is "realistic." The relationship between River and Jayne is complex and painful for both of them, and handled with an impressive degree of finesse and respect.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Firefly - Her stories often begin simply and unfold into something more complex, and also more painful.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL -
In the original film, Torok transformed the residents of the apartment complex into various magical creatures, judging by Peter's transformation it's quite painful.
Source: Baleful Polymorph
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