Someone is taking this in stride

[ionianmode]

So...

Think Ionia's old enough to drive now, Papa?

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[blondprodigy]

Even if you turned older you should get a license first.

[blondprodigy]

Wait, you turned older!

[ionianmode]

...Not a bad idea.

Huh. Not many kids can say they're twice their dad's age. So how's the inner child doing?

[blondprodigy]

Wait, are you actually going to do it?

I'm fine so far... The hardest part is trying not to be shy with people even though I know them already. I just hope that one problem doesn't show up again.

You're okay too?

[ionianmode]

When life gives you lemons, steal the keys to the Blue Falcon, right?

You shy around your friends when you were a kid, then?

I'm better than okay. I love these bake sales! First I get to be a boy, then I get to grow up. Just between you and me, I'm hoping the next batch of cupcakes gives me superpowers.

[blondprodigy]

Does it have to be stealing? I didn't raise you like that...

I actually only had Tony and Maxwell as friends when I was a kid, so... Yeah. I was really shy. A lot shyer than even now.

What would you want, laser vision? If you ever get psychic powers I'll probably cry.

[ionianmode]

It could be hotwiring, if you wanted.

Well, what have you got to be shy about? You've got a million friends here, Jeff.

Hm... I'm gonna cross my fingers for PSI powers.

[blondprodigy]

I think you should ask nicely for the keys.
I have a bad key machine somewhere if that doesn't work.

I... I don't know, I've always been kind of... just not like everyone else and sometimes it makes me feel like an outsider. Plus I'm afraid of not living up to Dad's name. I'm still the same as always I guess. S-speaking of, did you just call me Jeff and not Daddy? Ouch.

If that day ever comes you'd better save some for me.

[ionianmode]

I guess I could give it a shot, but you know how protective Papa is. Even if I'm grown up, I'm willing to bet I'm still his little girl.

Not like everyone else? Where's this coming from? We have inventors, science geeks, and heroes all over the school. Heck, you're talking to one. You try calling a kid half your age Daddy and see how awkward it feels.

I'll arm wrestle you for them. How's that sound?

[blondprodigy]

That's a good point. It's really sweet though.

Well, that's... it's more about my last school than this one. But you're right. There's a lot more awkward things, trust me.

Only if we're our normal ages.

[ionianmode]

Yeah. If you don't mind me getting a bit sappy, it's nice to know there's somebody who loves me that much. But love never got anyone a learner's permit.

There you go. Norhing to be self-conscious about. Being a kid's supposed to be about having fun, not having hang-ups.

Oh, I see how it is. You'll only take me on if I'm a little girl?

[pedaltothemetal]

NO. That is not what you do when life gives you lemons.

[blondprodigy]

Where did we go wrong?

[pedaltothemetal]

I dunno I think she really blossomed I'm almost proud.

[blondprodigy]

That's the last time I let you adopt my kid.

[ionianmode]

When life gives you lemons, you steal the keys to the Fire Stingray?