when we were young

[betweenasock]

Aged Down!
Something has happened to you: Somehow, you've been aged down. Maybe you have memories of being older. Maybe you're aged down in memories as much as you are in form.

Don't worry, help is on the way!

...Whether you want it or not.

What happens next?

Post as either the aged-down character or as a potential finder. How it happened is up to you!

Comments

[love_the_smell]

Oh, I did? [ She was impressed with herself. ] Not bad, me.

Lunch Rush? A cooking Pro Hero? [ Nemuri clapped her hands together. ] If I had that kind of Quirk, I'm sure I could get me a husband right away!

[charge_bolt]

Well, yeah! You're a really good teacher! [Kaminari says with a firm nod. They reach the cafeteria, and he opens the door for mini-Midnight.]

Is getting a husband something you're really worried about? You're still high school aged!

[love_the_smell]

Thanks!

[ Nemuri stepped through the door that Kaminari held open for her, breathing in the aroma of delicious food. Immediately some of the people around her began to whisper and point. She flashed them all smiles and winks, completely nonplussed by the attention. ]

I mean... I asked Aizawa and he said I'm still not married now, so I think me worrying about it is perfectly justified!

[charge_bolt]

[Kaminari's aware of the eyes on them as they enter the cafeteria, but since Midnight doesn't seem to mind, he doesn't mind, either. He just leads her towards the back of the lunch line, and winces a little at the comment about Aizawa.]

He actually said it, huh... But that's okay, right? None of our teachers are married, I think. Most pro heroes aren't? But that doesn't mean you'll never be!

[love_the_smell]

[ The students remained respectful of her, even as her teenage self, and Nemuri honestly found it a little strange that they cleared a path for her as she passed - not that she disliked it. In fact, she rather liked the deference... or maybe the dominatrix in her did. ]

Oh, I'm used to him, don't worry. [ Besides, she was just as blunt.

She let out a long sigh. ] I knew this was a risk I was taking when I chose to be a Pro Hero... There needs to be a women's association for this in the future! Counseling for singles!

[charge_bolt]

[Kaminari didn't usually get special treatment, but he was so lost in conversation with Midnight he barely noticed how people just gave them space. He was too busy thinking about what she just said...]

You're used to him. Wait, wait, does that mean... do you know teenaged Aizawa?? Like, as a U.A. student?!

[love_the_smell]

Oh, didn't you know? He, Yamada, and I are friends - uh, I mean, I guess if I'm speaking as my 32-year-old self, we've been friends since we were U.A. students.

[ But she didn't want to say that she was in the year above them because... her age. But yes, she was technically their senpai by 1 year. ]

I never thought either of them would teach. Then again, I never thought I'd teach too!

[charge_bolt]

Whoa... [Kaminari needed a minute to let things sink in.] Do you have pictures?? I mean, do you guys take pictures? Do you think adult you would still have them? What did those two even look like as teenagers....

[He can't even imagine it. Aizawa was probably born a full grown man, and Yamada... was probably a huge dork.]

[love_the_smell]

[ Nemuri had already tinkered with her 32-year-old self's phone before she had spoken to Kaminari and had, in fact, looked through her gallery. It was mostly cat pictures of Sushi, and a couple of her with her colleagues.

Lo and behold - she pulled her phone out to show Kaminari one that she did have. ]

This was taken on my birthday. It was almost the end of the school year... I was going to graduate within a few days.

[ She didn't remember this photo when she first looked through her phone, but now she realized that she did - she must've aged a year while talking to Kaminari. ]

[charge_bolt]

Oooooh!

[Kaminari peered at the photo, and regardless of what he'd been imagining or expecting, there was no way he could have been prepared for this. Aizawa was so... fluffy. His hair was so short, it almost looked trendy, but it was even more jarring to see his same scowling features on a smooth baby face, free from scars or wrinkles or the general cloud of weariness that Aizawa normally wears.

As for Yamada...] Whoa, Present Mic has almost normal hair! Wow... it's like he's not even a bird...

[love_the_smell]

[ Nemuri, on the other hand, had been shocked to see Aizawa's 32-year-old self - how did he get so scruffy? Then again, considering his habits at 17...

Kaminari's comment about Yamada made her burst into laughter. ]

That's the first time I heard that comparison! Now that I think about it, his hair now makes him look like a cockatoo, huh?

[ She looked at Kaminari's own hair, which was also defying gravity at the top like Yamada's. ]

Thinking of growing your hair out like his?

[charge_bolt]

Yeah! [Kaminari laughs.] I bet he could dye it and look like a bird of paradise or something. If he needs ideas for a Halloween costume, I've got plenty!

[But the idea of doing his own hair that way?] No way! [Kaminari says, looking totally offended and bewildered.] I mean, if I grow it out I'm gonna do something cool like a ponytail, not a.... a bird!

[love_the_smell]

[ She arched a brow at him mischievously. ]

You don't think he's cool?

[charge_bolt]

Cool...? [Kaminari makes a bit of a constipated face as he thinks about it.] I mean, I guess? Like don't get me wrong, he definitely has his fans. But he's also my English teacher, you know?

[love_the_smell]

So does that mean I'm not cool just because I'm your teacher?

[ Bracing her hands on her hips in mock offense. Gasp! ]

[charge_bolt]

Oh shit. [He really walked right into this one, didn't he? Kaminari is quick to wave his hands, as though it'll erase away what he just said.]

No way, you're really, really cool! I mean, you know...

[He's a 16 year old boy, she's an 18+ hero - it's not hard to do the math there.]

[love_the_smell]

See, this is exactly what I meant - you were just flattering me earlier! You're definitely the love 'em and leave 'em type.

[ She gave Kaminari a teasing, amused grin, but he was spared from further ribbing because they finally reached the counter. A lunchlady bot waited to take her order. ]

What do you have?

You can order anything you want, [ said the bot. ]

[ Nemuri's eyes grew wide. ] Anything?

[ The bot looked at her derisively. ] You humans are so slow. Lunch Rush can make anything you want.

[ Nemuri paid the sassy bot no mind, her eyes now sparkling. ] Chicken curry with lots of vegetables!

[ The robot took her order and directed her to the end of the counter, where students were claiming their lunches.

Nemuri turned to Kaminari, looking thrilled with what had just happened. ]

This is so exciting!

[charge_bolt]

[Kaminari watched the exchange between Midnight and the lunchlady bot with sparkling eyes, totally amused. But it was only a few months ago that he'd been in the same situation, so he could totally relate to the awe she was feeling.]

Right?! [He agreed, after ordering his own food. Kaminari managed to quell the urge for a burger today, and went with yakisoba. He met Midnight again, and when he looked at her, he frowned thoughtfully.]

Have you gotten taller in the last 10 minutes?

[love_the_smell]

[ Nemuri moved down the line to get her curry, and it came out within a few minutes, perfectly made, with a lot of vegetables - just as she liked it. ]

Have I?

[ She realized she now recalled her graduation, as well as the start of her Pro Hero career. ]

I must've. I can remember getting into the business now. I'm now officially a Pro Hero!

[charge_bolt]

Whoa. [He picked up his food and followed her out, eyes wide. Kaminari tilted his head towards her.] Doesn't that hurt? You're like, growing up super fast. And does it mean you're gonna remember all of this?

[love_the_smell]

Yeah, I was worried about that too - the police told me that it was gonna be worse if I went back to being a kid, but since I'm almost full grown now, it won't be so bad.

[ Nemuri looked around before glancing at Kaminari. ]

Got a regular table?

[charge_bolt]

[Kaminari's definitely concerned at the thought of rapid growing pains, but since Midnight assures him it won't be so bad, and then changes the subject, he forgets it pretty quickly.]

Huh? Yeah! My classmates and I sit by that back window. [He gestures with his chin, since his hands are full.] You should sit with us! Though I guess most people in this room are your students, too, so you can sit wherever. We're the coolest though.

[love_the_smell]

I thought you were my favorite student?

[ Nemuri tossed her hair back (it already looked like it had grown just a bit longer) and gave him an amused smile. ]

Makes sense I'd stick with you if that were the case.

[charge_bolt]

[He grinned shamelessly and started trotting over to his table.]

That's fair! And now you'll get to re-meet all my cool friends. Oh, and Bakugou. Uh, be careful. He's got a tendency to explode..

[love_the_smell]

[ Nemuri followed after Kaminari, the crowds once again parting to make way for them. It was amazing how one year after graduation already made such a big difference - Nemuri looked more mature somehow. ]

Explode?

[ She glanced at Kaminari questioningly. ] Literally?