One common way is through the support of friends. In the Miraculous Ladybug universe, friendship is a strong theme. So, a damaged character might lean on their friends, like Alya or Nino, for emotional support. They could offer advice, a listening ear, or just be there to make the character feel less alone.
It could mean that the character has been through some sort of emotional or physical trauma. Maybe they've faced a difficult battle, or had a falling - out with a friend. In the context of Miraculous Ladybug, there are often villains causing harm, so perhaps they were directly affected by one of the akumas.
Well, first, you can search on popular fanfiction platforms using keywords like 'healing' or'redemption' along with 'Miraculous Ladybug'. Many authors explore these themes. Some fanfictions might show a character who is damaged gradually finding peace through friendship, like how Marinette's friends could help if she was the damaged one. Or it could be through self - discovery and accepting one's flaws.
There could be various stories about damaged goods. For example, in a store, a customer might receive a product that has scratches or is broken during shipping. The story could revolve around how the customer tries to get a replacement or refund from the store. It could also involve the store's investigation into how the goods got damaged in the first place.
Typically, the decisions about who lives, who dies, and who tells the story in an animatic are made by the team of writers and animators. They consider various factors such as character arcs, the overall theme, and the intended impact on the audience.
You could try looking for it in your local library. They often have a wide range of novels, both popular and obscure. Just search the library catalog using the title 'Damaged Goods Davies' novel.
I recommend 'Cicada'. This was a novel written by He Huaisheng. The male lead had a problem with his eyes. In the story, the male protagonist's world was silent until he heard the sound of love. It was the sound of cicadas. This novel started with the problem of the male protagonist's eyes and unfolded a fascinating story.