☆005-When I was a child I spoke as a child.

[live_ringer]

[The handwriting here is less scrawling than Gene's usual. It's more rounded and deliberate, the result of a smaller hand and the loss of muscle memory. The first line is a little messy/hasty before it's half-heartedly crossed out.]

Oh, this is bloody brilliant.

Oi, Bridge. I know I asked for a day off not long ago, but I may have to call in tiny

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[grab_my_bells]

[A toddler's version of Bell's writing, extremely wobbly. It looks a bit like he wrote holding the pen with both hands--the less dominant used to guide the unsteady dominant hand--with the book down on the floor. Mostly in caps, as they are easier to read/write, and it looks concentrated, as if Bell really doesn't want to admit that this little body may have defeated him at this great past time of stalking, and replying to, journals. Punctuation, except that most easily rendered (a period, a dash) or that which is most necessary, is virtually nonexistent.]

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ?
SOUNDS FUN

[no_its_boriiing]

Had a feeling someone might make that joke. I think a fountain of Youth'd get green sparkles everywhere.

Who's this?

[grab_my_bells]

[There's a skewed line as he starts to write and kind of...loses control of the pen. After a second, he starts again, more forced. The curves are all awkward, and most have been drawn in two or more parts.]

----- PUN ON YOUTH . GUESS

[no_its_boriiing]

Genius.

But really, if you're being mysterious about it, I guess I'm talking to Bell?

[feathered_earth]

I remember this happening to one or two people last year. Looks like the Sphere decided to be more generous this time!

Do you want to borrow a dagger? It might be easier for a temporary kid.

[no_its_boriiing]

Looks like. It's shaping up to be an epidemic.

I appreciate the offer. Hm... actually, could I borrow one of those spears you've got? It might be better for keeping things at a distance. I've got something I can leave at your booth for to make up for it if anything happens to it.

[feathered_earth]

I'll be glad I didn't catch it, then.

Sure! I can definitely say that spears are better for that, but I think I should teach you how to use it first before you start running around poking things.

[no_its_boriiing]

You should. It's annoying.

OK, that works. When should I show up?

[trustsyou]

[Was about to ask about fountain of youth shenanigans but ffff name]

Your name is Gene-1?

[no_its_boriiing]

Yup. I usually just go by Gene, though.

[trustsyou]

Gene. [Pause as she tries to remember why that sounds familiar... Trying... Trying... F-Failing...] Why have you chosen that name?

[no_its_boriiing]

Some guy called me that in my dream.

[A pause as he realizes not many others have asked him about this.]

Why do you wanna know?

[babybunne]

I don't like being tiny!

[no_its_boriiing]

Makes two of us.

How tiny are you?

[babybunne]

I can't get breakfast.

[As an afterthought]

Toushi's dumb.

[no_its_boriiing]

Got any chairs you can push up to the counter?

What'd he do this time?

[handy_psychic]

Man, I didn't get affected at all! I'm missing out on all the fun this time.

I'll understand if you can't work, 'cause you're probably far from the only one who'll have to stay home today.

[no_its_boriiing]

I wish I could trade with you. This is annoying.

I'll try to fix some things I found in the Yard at home. I just don't want to run into rust monsters when I'm little.

[handy_psychic]

I wish I could, too! I actually have to be a responsible adult for once. Not that I'm ever an irresponsible adult, well I guess on occasion I CAN be but I try to be responsible most of the time but then again I don't have to take care of kids all that often.

That's fine. I really can't blame you for being cautious.

Strikes are crossed out mid-sentence once he thinks better of admitting that.

[no_its_boriiing]

I... think I get it. I don't like to have to be that guy either, but with all the people disapp-

Yeah, I don't like feel like getting eaten.