A crowded city street setting would make it more chaotic. There are so many people around, and she's trying to find her glasses while not getting in people's way. She might be worried about someone stepping on them. It can also introduce different characters, like a street vendor who tries to help her or a pickpocket who might take advantage of her distracted state.
In a forest setting, it could be more of an adventure. She might be on a nature walk with friends when she loses her glasses. Groping around in the forest is a bit more dangerous. There could be uneven ground, thorny bushes, etc. Her friends would have to help her, and it could strengthen their bonds. It also gives a sense of mystery as she tries to remember where she might have dropped them among the trees.
One possible plot could be that the girl is in a hurry to get to an important event, like a concert of her favorite band. She realizes she has lost her glasses just as she's about to leave. As she gropes around, she remembers she was last at the park bench reading. So she retraces her steps, all the while thinking about how she won't be able to see clearly during the concert without her glasses. Eventually, she finds them under the bench and hurries off to the concert.
The girl could be in a spooky old house. She's there for some kind of exploration or dare. As she's groping for her glasses which she dropped when she heard a strange noise, she starts to feel things that make her skin crawl. Maybe it's just the old furniture, but she's not sure. Once she finally finds her glasses, she sees that there are strange symbols on the walls that she hadn't noticed before, leading her into a mystery - is the house haunted or is there something else going on?
It could be a young student. She's always losing her glasses because she's so distracted by her studies. One day, she's groping for them in the library after accidentally knocking them off while reaching for a book. She's the typical book - loving, slightly clumsy character who has adventures in the academic world, like trying to find rare books or dealing with strict librarians.
Another possibility is that a mysterious character in the fanfiction world, who has a soft spot for the girl, finds her lost glasses. He then uses this as a clue to track down where she has been taken. Along the way, he discovers more about the girl's situation and the reasons behind her kidnapping.
There could be a number of reasons why such a scenario might be in a fanfiction. It could be used for comical effect, like she's in a rush to see something important in the Avengers' world and can't find her glasses. Or it might be part of a more character - building moment where she's a bit flustered and her groping for glasses shows her more human side in the midst of all the superhero action. But without actually finding the specific fanfiction, it's hard to say more.
To find that specific fanfiction, you first need to know where most Avengers fanfiction is hosted. As mentioned, AO3 and FanFiction.net are popular. When you search, be sure to use the full set of keywords 'Darcy groping for glasses Avengers' to narrow down the results as much as possible. Additionally, some smaller fanfiction communities might also have relevant stories. You can explore these by looking for Avengers - themed fanfic forums or sub -reddits. Don't forget to check the tags and summaries of the stories that come up in your search to make sure they really match what you're looking for.
One possible scenario could be that the girl, without her glasses, gets lost in a big city. She can't clearly see the street signs or the faces of people she might ask for help. Maybe she stumbles into an unexpected adventure while trying to find her way back. For example, she might accidentally enter a mysterious alleyway where she discovers a hidden community of artists or some long - forgotten historical site.
One possible scenario could be that the girl has to rely on her other senses more. Maybe she befriends an animal on the island that helps her navigate. For example, a friendly seabird could lead her to sources of food or fresh water. Without her glasses, the world around her is a blur, but she discovers a new kind of clarity in her relationship with nature.
In a 'Kidnapped Groping for Glasses' fanfiction, the story could be that the main character is kidnapped and wakes up in an unfamiliar place without their glasses. They start feeling around for their glasses because they feel vulnerable without them. As they do this, they come across some strange objects in the room which give them clues about their kidnappers. The character's quest for the glasses becomes intertwined with their attempt to understand the motives of the kidnappers and ultimately find a way to escape. For example, they might find a note or a symbol that is related to the kidnappers' identity while searching for their glasses near a table or on the floor.
The setting can greatly influence the mood and atmosphere of a story. For example, a dark and stormy setting might create a sense of tension and mystery.