2% Video; Mis-Spell De-age. Whoops

[doc_holi]

[A young girl--around 6 in age--is peering up at the screen. From her position, she looks as if she's on her tippy toes, trying to adjust the thing to actually look at her. At least her hair and eyes are distinctive enough to prove it's the good doctor.]

I'm usually 28. [Her voice is also squeaky and a little cute... Not her fault.]

I noticed I'm not the only one. This isn't going to be permanent, right?

... What do I even do until then? I can't work like this.

[Never mind food, reaching anything on the counters or higher tables, clothes, money, etc.]

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[doc_holi]

[She smiled brightly to the gift. Yes, that'll do just fine.]

Thank you so much! I know it was an odd request, but I hate to bother someone every time I want to look in the pantry.

[lostundercover]

This whole place is odd. [He replies honestly, gesturing vaguely to mean the city in general. Then his hands are in his pockets as usual and he watches her with the stick, uncomfortable with her new age but unwilling to leave her stranded and helpless.]

You sure that's enough to get by with?

[doc_holi]

It should be. [Holiday leans the stick against the wall for the time being. She's used to working with some simple tools to do complicated work. This shouldn't be too different.]

Hopefully, this spell won't last too long. If it does... well, I'll get used to my new height by then, to say the least.

I know I didn't expect living on the back of a giant turtle, but this is whole other case entirely.

[lostundercover]

[Costigan ignores her remark about the turtle, preferring to gloss over the truth of that matter as much and as often as possible. Instead, he focuses on her former sentiment and gives a small nod.]

If it lasts too long, you can come stay at my place. [No kid should be living on their own, despite the many here that are, but even less so if it's someone used to being an adult. And a doctor at that; not exactly the street rugged type.]

[doc_holi]

[Oh. Having not expected such a generous offer at all, Holiday turns back to him in surprise, but slowly gives him a big smile.]

I'm sure I'll be fine on my own--I'm used to it--but thank you, anyway. I won't forget that.

[lostundercover]

I mean it. [He's dismissive of her gratitude to avoid the awkwardness of admitting his kindness and caring. Just like that, he's basically pretending it never happened.] Look, I need to get going. I'll see you around, alright?

[doc_holi]

You will, don't worry. Take care. If you need me for anything, just call. I owe you one.

[lostundercover]

[Costigan gives a dismissive wave for the same reasons as before.] Don't worry about it.

[Then he's turning to make his way out again, eager not to overstay his welcome.]

[doc_holi]

[She smiles and waves as he leaves. Holiday knows people a lot like Billy here, so she's still going to be thankful for his help.]