chapter two

[cawpatrol]

Sender: Black Raisin Cookie
To: Everyone
Subject: Height Changes

Greetings. This is Black Raisin Cookie.

Let me just preface this, as I feel I will probably always have to do, that yes, I am a Cookie.

I've been here for roughly two months now, and one thing that's become very clear is that I am perhaps one of the smallest people here. For reference, I appear to be able to fit in the palm of the average human's hand. As such, many buildings and furniture and even food are massively larger than I am.

I am aware that Dreamotion can be used to master the elements, and depending on how it's utilized, can even change one's appearance. I'm still trying to adjust to Dreamotion through rigorous daily training. But I'm still very inexperienced with it. So my question is - can it or any other form of magic here be used to change my height?

I am not asking for a permanent solution. My size can come in use. But I have to admit, taking several jumps in order to reach a table's surface can be annoying. 

I also don't wish to tire out my Raisin Crows, who often fly me long distances. 

Speaking of them, if they've taken any loose hairs of yours, I apologize for their behavior. Christmas got them overwhelmed. 

Comments

sender: ereshkigal

[queenofkur]

I am capable of reducing the physical size of those who enter the Underworld and go through the Seven Gates if I so wish. It should be possible for me to use dreamotion to replicate this effect outside of the Underworld and inverse the intended result.

Of course, it would be better if you found someone who has experience in that domain.

But should you find no one else, I am happy to help you (* ^ ω ^)

[cawpatrol]

I think it would be worth experimenting. So if you wish to try, then I would be in your debt. Name your price, and I will do all I can to to fulfill it.

[queenofkur]

Very well then. I'll be at your disposal when you feel ready.

Were you a god, I would ask for a portion of your divine authority. But as it is, there is no need for you to provide any sort of payment.

sender: sora

[oathkeeper]

wow you must be really stale if you're two months old...

[Did he read the rest of these words????]

[cawpatrol]

I said I've BEEN HERE for two months.

[ did you know cookies can get headaches? ]

[oathkeeper]

oh! when you said you were a cookie and everything i thought that meant you were baked here two months ago!

how old are you then? what's it like being a cookie?

sender: Ace

[donfire]

Hi mister Cookie!

I don't mind my hair being taken, first off; second, would you like to have furniture made smaller for you?

[cawpatrol]

Miss.

That being said, it's more than just furniture. In combat and in aiding others, my size is a hindrance.

[donfire]

oh sorry!

I could see that helping others being a problem, and in combat, how is it a hindrance? i thought the smaller you could be the easier to attack without being seen.

Sender: Maedhros

[holdshisown]

Unfortunately I don't know enough about Dreamotion to be much help in this, I'm afraid. It does seem like it would be prudent, however, of those more knowledgable in it to try to try to help you solve this problem.

[cawpatrol]

Especially if others similar to my size ever arrive here - or even worse, giants even larger than all of you.

[holdshisown]

Precisely. Now that we know sizes can vary so differently we should find some way to accommodate those much smaller than ourselves. Even should we not be able to change your shape we should be able to make life here easier for you.

Sender: Alastor

[lonelysmiles]

Oh, it's certainly within the realm of possibility, my dear! Changing one's shape has a tendency to change one's size as well. Why not attempt to focus solely on size?

[And he knows he's responsible for the hairs. It's amusing.]

[cawpatrol]

I wished to know if others had experience before experimenting on myself. Surely you can understand my hesitance.

[lonelysmiles]

Oh, absolutely, my dear! Completely understandable!

I'm just making you aware that it is possible to do so though most of the time I'm changing more than just my size. It does, however, take some experience with dreamotion to get the trick of it so you can transform at will.

Sender: Malon

[ranchgirl]

[ Unfortunately, even though Black Raisin Cookie has very clearly explained that she is, in fact, a cookie, the sheer incredibility of such a thing prevents Malon from reading her full request. This whole dream world thing is still very new to her, but living cookies?? That can't possibly be real. ]

Are you

[ There's a pause as she considers that maybe it's actually insensitive to ask someone if they're really a cookie.

But better judgement ultimately doesn't stop her. ]

really a cookie? Like flour, butter, sugar, and eggs all mixed together and baked in an oven?

[cawpatrol]

[ SIIIIIIIIIGH.

The urge to be bitter and sarcastic is hard to swallow down, but she manages. ]

Not every Cookie has all those ingredients, but all Cookies come from ovens.

[ranchgirl]

And you're alive---like living/breathing/eating/sleeping alive?

[ She is internally beginning to panic about all of the cookies she has baked and eaten in her lifetime... ]

[a_sweet_little_peach]

Oh dear, it does sound like it could be a problem to deal with that kind of size difference! Um, my own expertise with dreamotion is with plants. It's... possible that I could create a plant that you could use to move around, but it's, um, mostly instinctual on my account.

And oh! That's where those crows are from. They're delightful. They did take a hair, but I left them out some food where they could get it and they've left me alone since.

[cawpatrol]

If I can't find a way to make myself grow bigger, I may take up your plant idea. Thank you for the offer.

And again, I apologize for my crows. They normally don't behave like this.

[a_sweet_little_peach]

Oh, you don't have to apologize at all. I found them delightful! Do they have names, if I see them around again?

And yeah, of course!! If not with plant things, you might be able to find someone else that could build you, like, a bigger golem for you to drive!

sender: Flowey

[your_best_friend]

You know, I'd also like an answer for this. I'm a little more versatile due to being able to use vines and burrow through things, but there's still lotsa things off-limits for small people like us! I have to unroot myself nearly five or six times per week. You know what that's like for a plant?

In fact, they're all prejudiced against people smaller than two feet!

[cawpatrol]

If I find a solution to this unusual problem, I'll share with you and others. This world is just not designed for people like us.

Sender: Madoka

[puellamagi]

( Okay, the mental image of how small she is is pretty cute... )

Hello again, Black Raisin Cookie-san.

There's so many people here who can use different kinds of magic. I don't have that kind of magic myself, but... I'm sure someone has a solution to what you can use. In the meantime, if you ever need to go somewhere quickly, I'm happy to help! That way, your birds can rest.

[cawpatrol]

I do wish for my crows to get their proper rest, but I also don't want to depend too highly upon others when I can do nothing for them in turn.