I concentrated and allowed the beast within to take over. I grew wings, claws, even talons this time. I felt the shape of my face change as it grew more animalistic. I ended up just over 3 meters tall myself.
Now I was staring down slightly at Hope, and said, "You are not a monster. You are beautiful and unique. I like you. I know it won't happen overnight, but I hope someday you come to see yourself as I see you. Amazing."
I smiled as best I could with the shape of my face.
Hope looked up at me and said, "You really are amazing. You know that?"
"What did I do? I just said the truth," I said.
"I know. And that's what's so amazing about you. You show people how much you care, and you really do care," she said.
"I do," I said. I tried to kiss her, and she kissed me back. I looked deep into her diamond eyes and said, "Do you feel any better?"