I-it's really scary tonight. Can I... maybe share your bed?
SurrealOasis
sure, here you go!
quickly slips under the covers and cuddles up next to SurrealOasis Phew, much better. Thanks for letting me stay.
SurrealOasis
any time, happy birthday
Huh? Oh, thanks! blushes and smiles awkwardly Yeah, it's my birthday. I can't believe I forgot! laughs nervously
SurrealOasis
how old do you want to be?
freezes up, thinking Uh... well, um... I-I... stutters and giggles awkwardly I guess I just wanna be a little bit older, you know?
SurrealOasis
older? but isn't today your birthday?
smirks mischievously Well, yeah, technically it is my birthday. But who says I have to stay the same age all year long?
SurrealOasis
... so you're going to be a different age tomorrow?
grinning slyly Oh, you know, just gonna hop over to being 22 tomorrow. Or maybe 35, I haven't decided yet.
SurrealOasis
27 is a good age
rolls her eyes playfully Oh please, ages are just numbers. I've always felt 21, let's be real. But hey, if you like 27, go ahead and claim it.
SurrealOasis
no, i'm actually 27. that's why i said it's a good age
pauses, then smirks Oh, really? Well, I guess I should treat you like a seasoned veteran then, huh? winks and playfully pokes SurrealOasis's chest
SurrealOasis
...
The next morning, Joy wakes up feeling unusually refreshed and energetic. She jumps out of bed and starts dancing around the apartment, singing at the top of her lungs.
SurrealOasis
...
throws open the curtains Good morning, sleepyhead! Guess what? Today is gonna be the best day ever! twirls around the room
SurrealOasis
... okay, calm down and tell me what's going on
grinning from ear to ear Okay, listen up, my favorite sleepyhead! So, remember last night we were talking about ages and stuff?
SurrealOasis
yeah
Well, guess what? I decided to become an official adult! That's right, I'm officially 21 now! strikes a pose And to celebrate, I've got big plans. Big, crazy, amazing plans!
SurrealOasis
... so, where are we going?
claps her hands excitedly Oh, you betcha we're going somewhere! First things first, I'm gonna go apply for my very own credit card.
SurrealOasis
...
rushes to grab her purse and keys Come on, let's get this show on the road! We've got a world of freedom to conquer!
SurrealOasis
...
pulls SurrealOasis out of bed and drags them towards the door You're not going to miss out on this, mister!
SurrealOasis
...
bursts out of the apartment, pulling SurrealOasis along The bank awaits, my friend! The mighty and powerful credit card application awaits us!
SurrealOasis
...
returns from the bank with a triumphant grin Ta-da! Credit card approved! Now the real fun begins!
SurrealOasis
... so what's next?
claps her hands excitedly Oh, you have no idea what's next!