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.

[cawpatrol]

Are you sure? I know there's little I can do because I am little, but I want to show you my gratitude properly.

sender: sora

[oathkeeper]

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

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

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]

I said I've BEEN HERE for two months.

[ did you know cookies can get headaches? ]

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]

Miss.

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

[queenofkur]

[ There is a bit of a delay to that reply. "Because I am little." It may be true, but that is true of every living soul. Even gods are little in a place such as this. She wants to say some comforting words, but she's not sure how to reply to that... Maybe by showing she can be very useful and isn't just little. ]

I may need some help with a project of mine that requires a lot of dreamotion energy, more than I am capable of generating on my own. It may yet take months for my project to be complete, but your help would be greatly appreciated when the time comes.

[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.

[cawpatrol]

[ There we go! BRC needs to be useful if she wants to be happy. Her mood is already starting to lift. ]

Then I will give all that I can when you call upon me. You don't have to share with me what this experiment is, but I will admit I am intrigued.

[cawpatrol]

Thank you for your understanding. Naturally, if I find any such help, I'll share. As eager as I'd be to see my friends again, I wouldn't want them to struggle the same way I have.

[holdshisown]

It is the least I can do. We need to be understanding with eachother here, no? We have all been taken from so many different kinds of places it's only to be expected that unforseen problems would occur and so we all must pull together to help deal with them.

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.]

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]

How long has it been since this all started, anyway?

[cawpatrol]

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

[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.

[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?

[holdshisown]

I'm... not entirely sure? I myself has been here since early summer, but from what I've gathered there are those that have spent much longer here than I.

[cawpatrol]

Do you ever get asked what it's like being you? I have always been what I am, I have nothing to compare it to.

[oathkeeper]

you're right, no one's ever really asked me that before

i've talked to talking clocks and candelabras and feather dusters before. but never a cookie! that's why i'm wondering, that's all!

[queenofkur]

Oh, my project is no secret. I am working on a flower that can bloom where there is no life. Such a flower is of no use to me here, but should I succeed in sending it to my self in the waking world, I could theoretically fill the Underworld with such flowers.

I have found no records of anyone successfully sending a creation of this world to our realities. Evidently, one single individual cannot accomplish such a feat on their own. However, I am determined to find a way.