Velma spent a good part of her "childhood" as Velveteen, a member of the Junior Super Patriots West-Coast division, a super hero who could bring stuffed animals and toys to life to do her will. Her every move, piece of clothing, and word coming from her mouth were scripted by the Marketing Division.
Until she turned 18 and she quit.
Now she is trying to find a way to make ends meet without using her super powers while evading the attempts of the Super Patriots to bring her back into the fold. Marketing simply does not give up one of their stars. Her best bet is to get out of California and into Oregon who is not bound by the rules of the Super Patriots, West Coast division. She knows that getting there won't be easy but she didn't realize just how dirty Marketing was willing to play.
This story is what you get when the superhero just wants to be left alone, to have a "normal" life, and not be part of any team. This is the less glamorous side of the superhero story. This is brilliant.
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