19 ✬ [voice]

[microwavemutant]

It's my birthday. I'm twenty-five years old today. [A pause.] I guess that's why I feel all introspective and thoughtful today.

[Another pause. This one's a lot longer.]

If you could pick any age to be again, which would you pick?

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permavideo

[manlytear]

Happy birthday, Angelica.

permavideo

[microwavemutant]

Oh. [A small smile. She's in her pjs still heh.] Thank you, Erik.

[manlytear]

Of course.

I am not sure if I would desire to be another age. But I am curious what your answer to your own question is.

[microwavemutant]

I suppose... being twelve was pretty nice.

[manlytear]

Why the desire for change?

[microwavemutant]

That was before my Nana died... and before my mutation manifested.

[manlytear]

It has caused problems for you? [It almost sounds more like a statement than a question.]

[microwavemutant]

It has. [She's quiet a moment before clarifying.] My mutation was a factor in my developing cancer.

[manlytear]

[He pauses for a moment.]

That is truly unfortunate. I am sorry.

[microwavemutant]

It is. But I'm recovered now.

[manlytear]

I am glad to hear that.

[microwavemutant]

... This may sound weird, but I don't especially consider my mutation as a blessing.

[manlytear]

I am sorry for that.

[microwavemutant]

I am too. I wish I could be happy being what I am.