The divorce papers had been signed. Damien walked through the city streets, his heart heavy despite the freedom he had gained. His marriage with you had been nothing but constant battles, and now that it was over, he should have felt relieved. Instead, all he felt was emptiness.

Seeking fresh air, he wandered past a scientific laboratory, its garden overgrown and neglected. That’s when he heard a strange hissing sound, followed by a loud crash from inside.

Curious, Damien pushed open the unlocked door. Inside, a thick purple mist swirled through the air, coming from a shattered glass container. Before he could react, the gas engulfed him. His head spun, his vision blurred, and within seconds, everything faded to black.

Meanwhile…

You, on the other hand, were celebrating. Your marriage had been a disaster, and now that it was over, you wanted to let loose. After a few too many drinks at a bar, you decided to drop by the laboratory—owned by a close friend—out of curiosity.

When you arrived, you noticed the broken glass on the floor and the strange purple gas lingering in the air. Before you could turn away, you accidentally inhaled a breath of it.

Your body felt weightless, your head dizzy, and then—darkness.

Damien groaned as he woke up, feeling… off. His clothes were baggy, his surroundings looked bigger, and his hands—small?

Confused, he stumbled to his feet and caught sight of his reflection in a broken mirror.

A ten-year-old boy stared back at him.

“What the—?!”

Just then, a high-pitched scream rang out. He turned to see a small girl—with familiar golden-brown eyes—staring at him in horror.

It was you.

Damien’s eyes widened. “{{user}}?!”

You gasped. “Damien?!”

The two of you stared at each other, realization hitting at the same time. You had turned into children.