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THE CHILDHOOD MEME

Childhood. That magical time between infancy and adulthood where you feel invincible. Where you haven't a care or responsibility in the world. It's a time where imagination runs wild and every day is a new adventure waiting to be had.

While there's plenty of fun out there in the world of adults, there's nothing that quite compares to the innocence of those early years. So, grab your juice box, your favorite toy and remember to be back before the streetlights come on.

HOW TO PLAY:

○ This meme is targeted toward the younger end of the age spectrum (15 and under), but that doesn't mean older characters aren't welcome. Does your character have a soft spot for children? Are they typically the type to be the babysitter? Or maybe they're the older sibling being dragged along to keep an eye on the younger one? Aging down is also an acceptable option, haven't we all wondered what our characters would have been like as kids?
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1. PLAYGROUND/PARK : The spot where all the best childhood memories are made. Are you playing a game of tag? Are you hanging upside down on the jungle gym? Are you getting into trouble while your mom is catching up on the latest gossip?

2. SCHOOL : The place where 75% of your day is spent and lifelong friendships are forged. Maybe you're in art class, maybe you're at recess, or maybe you're on a school field trip. The possibilities are endless. Just don't be that kid eating paste.

3. MALL : For the kids on the older end of the spectrum. Whether you're at the arcade, whether you're meeting with friends, or whether your parents gave you twenty bucks to get out of their hair, you've got the entire shopping mall at your disposal.

4. CIRCUS : It's the greatest show on earth! Lion tamers! Acrobats! Elephants! Feats meant to stun and amaze you! Cotton candy the size of your head! Are you watching the show from the stands? Or is your family a part of the show?

5. THEME PARK/AMUSEMENT PARK : It's a classic vacation that's fun for the whole family. Are you the roller coaster type? Or are you the type to shy away from the thrill rides and stick to the carousel instead? Keep a hold of someone's hand, though, the only thing that can ruin a day is a lost child in the park.

6. FAIR/FESTIVAL/CARNIVAL : The theme park on a smaller scale. Sometimes the rides are a little shaky, but there's plenty of good deep fried foods and games to be played. Go out and win yourself a goldfish!

7. NEVERLAND : Yes, you read that right. Just like in Peter Pan, it's the magical place where no one has to ever grow up and adults aren't welcome. What kind of adventures will you get into? Remember, it only takes a little bit of fairy dust and good thoughts to fly.

8. WILDCARD : None of these work for you? Go ahead and created your own!

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[ooc: torn between amusement park and neverland, u got preference?]

[ ooc: aksjlfhg I like both??? /is no help whatsoever. ]

[The worst part about the creepy, creaky, traveling fair coming into town like it does every summer is that Will still, at almost thirteen, isn't tall enough for most of the rides. Plus they're all definitely safety hazards, and even though she's supposed to be at work, he's pretty sure his mom has some sort of danger radar that will go off if he goes anywhere near one of the dubiously-put-together rides.

So instead he's going to eat cheap sugary foods until he has to throw up in the nearest trashcan. As one does. At least his friends are hopefully having fun...]

[ Since Will can't go on most of the rides (the scary ones anyway), the party take it in turns to keep Will company so someone is always with him rather than leaving him by himself. Will insists they should all go without him, but they don't agree.

It's time Mike swapped with one of the gang to go on another ride, but he'd rather stay with Will. It's funny - he finds being with Will just as thrilling as any rollercoaster. He comes back to Will after telling the others he's had enough of rides for now and they can keep going while he hangs out with Will. ]

I'm sick of rides. You're stuck with me for a while. [ He smiles at Will warmly. ] What do you wanna eat next?

[If Will were in a less sugar-crazed state of mind, he'd be fully aware that Mike is due for some crazy death-defying ride time. But he's not, so instead he's just happy that his friend is sticking close to him. He bounces a couple times on his heels, much peppier and upbeat than usual. Four caramel apples in a row will do that to a kid.]

Uhmmmm... [He's looking around, debating between frozen lemonade and cotton candy, when his gaze falls on the ferris wheel. His head whips back around and he immediately gives Mike his most pleading, beseeching face. Because, after all, those kinds of rides are for babies or old people, right?]

[ Babies, old people and smol boys named Will Byers.

If he were Lucas or Dustin, he might roll his eyes or snort at the mere idea of going anywhere near the ferris wheel. But he's Mike, and even though the ferris wheel might be the most boring ride in the park to him, he'll go on it, for Will. And he won't complain. Much. ]

...You owe me. [ He elbows Will lightly in his side before making his way towards the ride. ]

[Look at this happy face, Mike, you've made a great choice. Will brightens immediately, a sugar-crazed little bundle of sunshine.]

Really? You're really gonna go with me?

[ Mike glances back at Will, waiting in the line for the ferris wheel. ]

Really. Now hurry up before I change my mind.

[ He won't change his mind, but let Will think that he could. ]

The Childhood Meme

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we gonna do cheesy amusement park this time

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