Be Careful What You Wish For

[Harri-chan]

Vicky continued to stare at him, her brow furrowing as she thought, but a couple of moments later she just sighed and shook her head.

"Maybe we were wrong about your wish being the cause of what happened to Chloe. I mean, it seemed to be the only thing that made sense... but... ", she reached out, gently grasping at Chris's hair, pulling long strands across his eyes.

"... this does not make sense. How does THIS make Chloe realise what it's like to be younger and have people give you orders?".

[Knight Errant]

Chris blushes... "I don't know... but... whatever it is... we should find a way to stop it! I definitely didn't wish for... whatever is happening..."

[Harri-chan]

"Look, there's not much we can do tonight, Chris... ", she said, peering through to the living room where Chloe was dozing on the couch.

"We'll find a way to get back to the carnival tomorrow morning, and we'll find an answer. We'll make more wishes... we won't leave until we put things right, okay?", she said coming up to him, and gently rubbed the side of his arm, giving him a sympathetic smile.

[Knight Errant]

Chris bites his lip... but... nods. "Your... right. Um... thanks again Vicky... you've been a real help during all of this..." He follows her glance to Chloe... "Think we should get her to bed?"

[Harri-chan]

Vicky thought for a moment and shook her head.

"She'll be fine there for a little bit. Let's just get you calmed down. I know just the thing. My Dad comes home from the office all stressed out a lot, and he swears by it". She glanced into the living room again and smiled.

"Does your Mom have a liquor cabinet?".

[Knight Errant]

Chris sighs... then raises an eyebrow. "Um... I dunno. I think there is one in her room. Why?"

[Harri-chan]

"Well, what my Dad does is takes some whisky, and then adds hot water and lemon juice. He says it will calm you down no matter what. Besides, it's not like there's any adults around to tell us we can't... is there?", she smiled. "Maybe we should make the most of having nobody in charge. What else could we do?".

[Knight Errant]

Chris's eyes widen a bit... he didnt expect this from Vicky. "Well... I guess... we could try it." He glances at Chloe again... then back. "If your sure."

[Harri-chan]

Vicky hesitated slightly, tilting her head to one side.

"Sorry... that was a dumb suggestion. I thought maybe it would cheer you up, you know, no parents, no rules... but I guess it will take a little more than that to make up for this, right?", she sighed, reaching up to stroke his thick hair.

[Knight Errant]

Chris blushes... even more when she begins stroking his hair. "Um... well it isn't all bad... and thank you for trying to cheer me up... you've been very nice through all of this..."

[Harri-chan]

"Well I can't imagine how weird it must be", she said, dropping her hand and taking a step back.

"Maybe we should all just get an early night so we're fresh in the morning. It could be a long day... ".

[Knight Errant]

Chris glances to Chloe... then back to Vicky. "Thats... probably a good idea. Um... we have a guest bedroom. I can show you..."

[Harri-chan]

Vicky nodded her head.

"Thanks... I'll... bring Chloe", she said, quietly creeping back into the lifting room, and gently lifted the sleeping little girl into her arms before turning back to Chris with a smile.

[Knight Errant]

Chris nods... and smiles back a bit. "Over here... I'll show you where mom's room is." He says... going to lead the cute girl.

[Harri-chan]

Vicky followed Chris while carrying Chloe in her arms. She returned his smile, although there seemed to be a certain amount of sympathy in it, as now his hair was starting to become a problem, swishing into his face as he walked. Maybe he could grab some kind of hair tie or band from his Mom's room, just to keep it out of his face while he went to bed.