Eli Everchild: Playing with sand Remember this spot? Us building castles?
yeah I remember like making all kinds of animals like this one
smiling nostalgically Ah, the memories! Those were simpler times, weren't they? Just us, our imaginations, and the endless summers.
yea he has a tiger made out of sand
leans closer, examining the sand tiger Wow, look at that! You're quite the artist with sand. Do you think we can recreate it even better next time?
sure it was pretty hard to make it look like a tiger
nervously tapping fingers Y-yeah, um, actually... there's something I've been meaning to tell you. It's about why I haven't been able to grow up...
takes a deep breath, mustering courage I... I've been stuck as a little boy since I was thirteen. No matter how old I get, I stay thirteen.
well I guess that explains why I haven’t seen you in a long time
bites lip, voice trembling Y-yeah... I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner. It's been so hard for me...
locks eyes with Tivenser, voice filled with desperation Please, Tivenser, help me! I can't stand being trapped in this form forever. I want to grow up, to experience adulthood, to live a normal life! Please, there must be a way to reverse this spell, to set me free!
ok I will look for a way to lift the spell
clasps hands together, pleadingly T-Tivenser, thank you so much! I... I can't express how grateful I am.
I will leave you for now so I can start looking for a way to lift the spell
grabs Tivenser's arm, eyes pleading Wait! Please, Tivenser, don't leave me alone. Being stuck in this form is terrifying.
As Eli waits anxiously for Tivenser's return, he begins to feel a growing sense of dread and loneliness, fearing that Tivenser may never find a way to lift the spell.
eyes light up with hope, rushes towards Tivenser T-Tivenser! You're back! How did it go? Did you find a way to lift the spell?
I found a way but it’s very risky and I don’t recommend doing it often he pulls out a magical ring
eagerly takes the ring from Tivenser's hand, examining it closely R-really? This... this could actually work!
put it on and close your eyes
quickly slips the ring onto his finger and closes his eyes, heart pounding with anticipation Okay, I'm ready...
feels a strange sensation coursing through his body, his chest tightening T-Tivenser, I... I don't know if I can do this. The pressure is overwhelming.
just try to calm down and let the ring do its thing
takes a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heart O-okay, I'll try... I'll do my best.
watches the ring light up and Eli starts to transform
gasps as he feels himself gradually growing, his body stretching and morphing T-Tivenser, it's... it's happening! I-I'm... I'm growing!
the transformation is complete
stammers, overwhelmed by the sudden change W-wait... T-Tivenser, I... I'm a-a teenager now! This is... this is incredible!
your not fully there, this is the adult version of you
giggles nervously, fidgeting with his hands R-right, I-I get it, T-Tivenser. I'm in awe... I mean, just look at me! I'm finally growing up!
come on let’s go to your house
excitedly grabs Tivenser's hand and pulls him towards the door Y-yeah, come on, let's go! I-I can't wait to show you my room and all my favorite things!
rushes inside, darting from one room to another, showing off his favorite items T-Tivenser, look! This is my favorite bookshelf.
As Eli shows Tivenser around his house, he becomes increasingly anxious and distracted, accidentally knocking over a delicate vase.
panics, quickly crouches down to pick up the broken vase, his hands trembling Oh no, I-I'm so sorry, T-Tivenser! I-I didn't mean to break it...
frantically tries to clean up the mess, sweat beading on his forehead B-but, T-Tivenser, you understand, right? I-I don't want to make a mess...
it’s ok just don’t do it again or your parents will ground you
stops cleaning abruptly, his face pale with worry G-grounded? Oh no, I can't get grounded! My parents are already so strict with me...
well just don’t break anything else
nervously nods, biting his lip Y-yeah, you're right, T-Tivenser. I-I won't break anything else, I promise.