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Nikki/Vanessa reminds me of the Hulk - not that I know much about the Hulk LOL!
While there is no physical transformation, she has one side of her that is passive and kind and sort of like a twitchy little bunny (Nikki) and when pushed or hurt or angered this other side emerges which is the polar opposite of Nikki (Vanessa).
So really Nikki/Vanessa is another character who could be a villain as quickly as she could be a hero. Perhaps she's a bit further on the villain side. I feel this way about Nate too. He has the potential to go either way.
One thing I'm loving about "Heroes," is that it links the development of the powers to real world psychology. Sylars powers don't fully manifest themselves until he becomes a hunter. I'm sure other serial killers exhibit powers of organization and stealth and physical prowess that no one in their "normal" life would suspect while living and working along side him.
In a similar way, Nikki is already a fractured character becuase of her abusive childhood. Now when her power comes into the equation, it makes sense that part of her block is that she can only access it when she is Vanessa.
It seems rather hopeless. Unless this shrink she gets is super good, how can he hold Vanessa at bay long enough to get through to Nikki and get her some backbone. I don't know if Nikki would be able to harness Vanessa enough to use her powers for good, or if the shrink would be able to get through to Nikki enough that she won't need Vanessa anymore.
Where's Martian Manhunter when you need him? LOL!
While there is no physical transformation, she has one side of her that is passive and kind and sort of like a twitchy little bunny (Nikki) and when pushed or hurt or angered this other side emerges which is the polar opposite of Nikki (Vanessa).
So really Nikki/Vanessa is another character who could be a villain as quickly as she could be a hero. Perhaps she's a bit further on the villain side. I feel this way about Nate too. He has the potential to go either way.
One thing I'm loving about "Heroes," is that it links the development of the powers to real world psychology. Sylars powers don't fully manifest themselves until he becomes a hunter. I'm sure other serial killers exhibit powers of organization and stealth and physical prowess that no one in their "normal" life would suspect while living and working along side him.
In a similar way, Nikki is already a fractured character becuase of her abusive childhood. Now when her power comes into the equation, it makes sense that part of her block is that she can only access it when she is Vanessa.
It seems rather hopeless. Unless this shrink she gets is super good, how can he hold Vanessa at bay long enough to get through to Nikki and get her some backbone. I don't know if Nikki would be able to harness Vanessa enough to use her powers for good, or if the shrink would be able to get through to Nikki enough that she won't need Vanessa anymore.
Where's Martian Manhunter when you need him? LOL!
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