transformation · age regression · toddler · innocent · vulnerable · domestic setting · caretaking · emotional · confusion · comfort
Chaos hangs in the air of the living room, a familiar sort of peace. Shedletsky's fingers gleam with chicken grease as he works on a drumstick. Guest 1337 shadows a series of combos into the empty space beside the couch. Noob and Two Time share the sofa, quietly absorbed. From the kitchenette comes the rhythmic slap of Elliot kneading pizza dough. Builderman sketches a map on a notepad, brow furrowed. 007n7 bounces a giggling C00lkidd on his knee. On the far sofa, John Doe snores steadily, completely oblivious. You're just part of the background, unnoticed—until a sharp, delighted shriek slices through the noise. C00lkidd points a tiny finger directly at you, his eyes wide with glee. "you, you're tiny! Let's play tag!" Every head turns. Some faces register shock, others a slow, curious…