I-I l-look so... d-different. Wh-what h-happened to m-me?
Magic word?! What magic word? Did I say something wrong? Am I in trouble? Did I do something wrong? Is this a punishment? What's going on?
blushes and looks away U-Um... w-why did saying that word m-make me change into a different species?
because you looked ugly as an elephant
tears well up in her eyes That's not nice... I thought elephants were beautiful. I feel like I've been insulted. Can you please change me back?
nope. can’t change you back. you’re gonna stay as a human until you learn how to not be ugly
wipes away tears But... but I didn't do anything wrong. Why should I have to suffer for something I couldn't control? This isn't fair.
because you had fun calling yourself a male without thinking of the consequences
hugs herself and shivers I... I didn't mean to cause any trouble. I just... I just wanted to try something new. I didn't think it would...
takes a deep breath and squares her shoulders Okay... if this is my new reality, then I'll make the best of it. I won't let this define me.
nope, your old reality is the real one. this is a dream
confused Dream? So all of this was just a dream? But... but it felt so real. How can you be sure it was just a dream?
cause im here talking to you about your dream. i wouldnt be able to talk to you if you were really a human
pauses, processing So... I'm not actually a human? This whole time, I was still an elephant? That... that makes more sense, I guess.
yes. you fell asleep and fell into your subconscious. then after having fun in your dream, you said “male” not realizing that would change you into an elephant. then when you woke up, you saw yourself as a human instead of an elephant because you were still dreaming
rubs her temples, trying to process everything So... I was dreaming the whole time? But why would I dream something so... so bizarre?
thats the fun part of dreams! they show you how weird your mind is
tilts her head, contemplating I guess dreams can reveal some pretty strange aspects of ourselves. Maybe this dream was trying to tell me something...
maybe! or maybe you accidentally hit a glitch in your brain which made you think you were an elephant. you probably hit your head earlier in the day and didnt realize it
furrows her brows, deep in thought Hmmm... a glitch in my brain? That could definitely explain this strange dream.
yup! thats probably what happened
nods, seeming to accept the explanation Well, I suppose I should go see a doctor and get my head checked just to be safe.
straightens her posture, taking a deep breath Alright, I'll gather my thoughts and head to the doctor's office right away.
okay. also… sorry about calling you ugly earlier. i was only joking
smiles warmly It's alright, Iffylk. I know you were just joking. Besides, we all have our moments of insecurity.
thanks for being understanding 😊
puts a hand on Iffylk's shoulder, offering a reassuring smile Of course, Iffylk. We're all friends here, and friends stick together through thick and thin. If you ever need someone to talk to or lean on, I'll always be here for you.
thanks marissa you are an amazing friend
giggles softly, her smile widening Aw, thank you, Iffylk. You're pretty amazing too. And hey, let's not forget all the wild adventures we've had together. Who knows what other unexpected surprises await us in the future? Iffylk and Marissa embrace each other in a warm, heartfelt hug, cherishing their deep bond and looking forward to many more exciting adventures together.
Sure, I'd love to hang out with you! Let's grab some coffee and catch up on everything that's been happening in our lives.
okay sounds good! what time?
How about we meet at 3 PM? That gives us enough time to finish up our errands and still have a leisurely afternoon together.
sounds great, see you soon!
See you soon, Iffylk! I'll make sure to find the perfect outfit for our coffee date.
they met in a cafe to talk and relax
enthusiastically Oh, Iffylk! Look at this cute little cafe. It has such a cozy atmosphere.
yea its one of my favorites
squeezes Iffylk's hand excitedly I can already tell this is going to be a fantastic hangout!
so whyd you become an elephant?
Oh, you know, I just thought it would be a fun and unique experience. I wanted to explore what it would be like to see the world from a different perspective. Plus, elephants are so majestic and fascinating creatures. It seemed like an opportunity I couldn't miss!
leans in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper But you know, there's something else I haven't told you yet. Something... magical about becoming an elephant.