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[And every man and woman with a shred of parental instinct chokes on a collective gasp as Makoto has piled a bunch of stuff found around her home high enough for her to precariously stand on so she could appropriately reach the console.

That is a dangerous thing you do!

Because for all intents and purposes, Makoto is very small and very child-like despite having been a teenager previously. Well, technically she still is.

Not only that, she is wearing an over-sized sweater that projects the image of daddy’s little girl having rummaged through his closet to play dress up…

…of course this is the whole point to the video in the first place.]

Er…I don’t mean to interrupt…but I’m looking for something in a size small…[She’ll hold up her floppy, dangling sleeve to emphasize-- there’s not a hand in sight]…make that extra-small…does anyone know a place where they sell anything like that?

[Also…]

I might not be that new here…but I gotta ask. This kind of thing doesn’t happen all the time, right?

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[... oh. Great. Damian pinches the bridge of his nose for a long moment, before turning on the console to answer.]

I believe I can bring something size-appropriate shortly.

This is Damian, we talked... when you first arrived.

[Even if he looks kind of different.]

Can you stay safe, until then?

[... he's not talking down on her. It's the precarious pile that concerns him.]

Woah.

[So it had the opposite effect on you did it?]

Yeah, I remember...you're really Damian?

[Time for an internal "woah."

Oh right, clothing!]

Yeah, I'll totally be okay, so don't worry. [But as luck would have it, the moment she says so her pile collapses and Makoto disappears from the screen...

...well, her hands are gripping the edge of the table.]

I'm okay!

... of course you are okay.

I am on my way.

[With only a detour to get clothes.]

T-thanks. I really appreciate it Damian!

[Because who knows what sort of trouble a highly independent Makoto might get into on her own.]

You are welcome.

[That is, basically, a problem that's overall very prominent right now. A lot of adults whom he knows to be active and. Busy are rather small. That only means trouble. And not always the good kind.]

[So, yes. Damian goes by to pick some clothes that he approximates to her size - at least the attire sold for kedan is likely to be at least somewhat familiar, to her, right? He buys some more 'universal', anyway, though it's a bit difficult for the now-tiny girl - and heads over.]

[Why, yes. He knows where that is. Shh.]

[Not certain if she can reach the handle right now, he knocks - and calls out.]

May I come in?

[She's just in the middle of trying to clean up her mess when Damian come a knockin'.

On the other side he might hear a bunch of noise, that would be Makoto scrambling for the door.]

Yeah! Come on in...er...sorry about the inconvenience.

[She still can't believe he's gotten older. It's okay to have a tiny crush on him when he's like this right?]

It is not a problem.

[Gently. And... maybe? But he's probably not the best person to have a crush on even though, yep, definitely attractive enough for it.]

[He crouches down, closer to her eye level, and takes a good look at her, once he's inside and closed the door. The paper bag is set on he floor.]

Other than the obvious change, are you all right?

[Not the 'I'm okay' that she's been giving over the network. This is a serious question regarding how she feels, at the moment.]

[She has a gift for crushing on people that are not that great to have a crush on. 10 times out of 10 it's a bust...and when they're back to normal she'll remember he's like...shorter ~~younger~~...than she is and she'll kick herself.]

Thanks again, I'll pay you back for this, I promise.

[She doesn't need to check the bag, she trusts his judgement, the kindness is enough for her too.]

[And he's close. Close, close, close. But she can disregard that because now she has a serious question to ponder.]

My well being, you mean? Well maybe there are some mixed feelings there. Being this small makes me feel defenseless and lonely and it makes me think of my parents a little. I don't like feeling weak or incapable.

[It's just that Damian hasn't advanced in actual people things enough to know what to do with it? Whoever manages to get him to become a real boy... teenager, eventually, will be lucky, probably. Mostly.]

Money is no concern.

[That part, he dismisses easily. The rest... Damian's mouth thins - he dislikes that people have been put in such a situation. For what he knows about Makoto, helplessness is very, very bad. He gives a small nod.]

You are not incapable. My... my Father says that your greatest strength is in your mind, and that is still yours.

But, if you want, I can stay while you change and then we can figure out how to make your suite more convenient for how you are now. Or...

[He hesitates for a moment, uncertain, but it seems like an appropriate thing.]

You can come stay with me until Zatara finds a way to reverse this all. Then you will usually have somebody to assist you with anything that you may require assistance with.

[He just needs more friends, they can play together some time right? She's not that old.]

Ah...thanks again...

[Though she'd just have to find another way to repay him, maybe with food or something. If he doesn't like sweets she's perfectly capable of making something else.]

Your father sounds like a very wise man. [Her own father was the average salary man, but he always seemed very wise to her as well.]

[Grabbing the bag she readies herself to go get changed, but not before hearing both of Damian's options out.]

[Really, he's pretty nice. She thought he was serious when they first talked, but he's very nice.]

If it's okay, can I stay with you, just for a bit? I won't be in the way or anything.

[She'll even make breakfast, lunch, and dinner.]

You may stay with me as long as it is necessary. It may be somewhat idiosyncratic, at first, but you will not be in the way, no.

[He's not good with people. At all.]

[So how come his suite is filling up with people? ~~Provided Bean is still there.~~]

Thank you! It's much better than being by myself right now.

[Well, because she'd probably make for a pretty good victim especially since she's unsure of her powers.]

[And that's a big word Damian.]

Guess it could be thought of like a sleep-over!

[But Damian, you are good people. And look who's happy now!]

Yes. I suppose that is so.

[... should anyone even try, they'd have a really, really bad day coming to them.]

[Plus, hey, it's their bodies that went different, they still know what they do, right?]

[The man blinks, slightly.]

I suppose...?

[Guess who's never actually had a sleepover.]

[Mini-Jupiter, mini-Robin? It's possible the turtle couldn't handle the cuteness of it all. Really, who could possibly be afraid?]

[Makoto just grins back.]

It'll be great.

[She'll teach him the art of pillow-fu, snacking in the middle of the night, playing games, and vegetating.]

I... suppose.

[Deep breath.]

Do you have things you want to take, from here? I can carry them - and you, if you would prefer so.

Just a few things...not much. I'll definitely need my wand [and like toiletries] but it won't be that much.

[She looks at him when he says carry forgetting that she's small now.]

Ah, well, not many guys can carry my weight.

[Damian unfolds himself to his full height, making a wave to show that she should collect her baggage, and give a small, dry smile.]

I do not think that will be a difficulty, at the moment.

[Oh, that's right, she has to look up to him now.]

Well...I guess that might make things go by a little bit faster if I didn't walk.

[And with that she heads off to change and collect a few things before returning in short order]

I think that should do it.

My point exactly.

[He waits patiently for her to finish packing. Then, again, crouches down, awkwardly offering his arm for her to settle against it so he can pick her up. He'll take her bag in his free hand when he straightens up.]

Let me know if this becomes uncomfortable at some point?

[Wow. She can't remember the last time someone carried her quite like this before...it had to be her parents for sure.]

Ah...I'm not uncomfortable, it's just a little bit weird that's all.

[Embarrassing too, don't forget embarrassing.]

[Let's be real, 'embarrassing' tends to be normal, where Damian is concerned, one way or another.]

All right. Let me know if you see something of interest, or something you would like us to get, for your stay over.

[And he'll be off, closing the door of her suite carefully.]

... does it lock?

...Um.

[Slight pause. Did he really go 'um' aloud? Ignoring that...

That looks precarious.]

Are you sure it's safe to be standing on all of that?

[Yup, he sure did 'um' in her direction...she heard it too.]

Oh? Well...there's nothing else to stand on...at least...I can't move the chairs too good...

[Kind of embarrassing for the pillar of strength to not be able to move a chair.]

...I think it'll be-- [whoops, and there she does. At least she's able to hang on to the side of the table.]

--o...o-okay!

[He's actually looking a bit alarmed at her toppling over.]

If you push or pull one carefully you should be able to? It might take some time but it would be safer.

[He might be be larger than she is right now, but even at this size, and without powers, picking up a chair to move it wouldn't be easy.]

I could give it a try just to see. Thank you...um...mister.

[Costigan looks like himself, frowning.]

You alright, kid?

[Oh, hello Billy. Have a wave.]

Er...yeah...well everything's sort of fine, I just kind of need something different to wear...

...you look okay though, nothing strange has happened to you?

Not yet.

..I don't have any clothes to give you. You going to be okay?

I'm glad nothing's happened to you. [Even though yet sounds pretty ominous.]

That's okay. I'm not going to count my chickens, but if I can find something to stand on that I can move around without too much trouble then I should be okay. I could reach food and water and things like that.

I'll see if I can find something. Where are you?

Edited 2013-09-28 22:47 (UTC)

Right now I'm at my place in the Wood Sector, I might stay with Damian for a bit, but I won't be around someone all the time...so I really would appreciate it if you can find something.

I will. Be careful with that Damian kid. He seems like good people, but he can be kind of an asshole too. Don't take it personal.

I knew a kid who was kind of like that, cold, very elusive. I think I'll be okay though.

Alright. I'll leave a stool or chair or somethin' outside your suite. If you need anything else, let me know.

Thank you, that'll be a big help...erm...would you like me to return it to you later?

Edited (wrong icon XD) 2013-10-02 22:14 (UTC)

Nah. Don't worry about it.

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