Brooklyn’s hand moved with practiced ease, her fingers brushing softly against Trina’s hair as she cooed at her, a warm and affectionate smile playing at her lips. The two girls, Brooklyn and Madison, continued their casual conversation, completely at ease, while Brooklyn absentmindedly gave Trina affection pets. Each stroke of her fingers seemed almost second nature, a well-rehearsed routine meant to remind her Little of the bond they shared. Trina, in turn, remained perfectly still, basking in the attention with a calm acceptance and true happiness.
It wasn’t just the physical gesture of Brooklyn’s gentle touch that struck Greg and Cindy, but the effortless way in which she communicated her authority. Brooklyn didn’t even have to think about it, her dominance, her care, her affection, all flowed together seamlessly. The way she dangled her finger above Trina, playing with her as she spoke to Madison, was something Greg had never imagined. It was as though Trina was a cherished well-loved pet, not a person, and Brooklyn’s every action reinforced that dynamic.
Greg’s chest tightened as he watched, his mind reeling. He could hardly comprehend what was unfolding before him. Brooklyn, the same girl who used to run through his house with her bright fuchsia hair and infectious laughter, was now completely in control of someone. And not just anyone, but Trina. The Little who once resisted, once tried to assert her independence, now sat docile, her identity seemingly erased or altered by the years she had spent under Brooklyn’s care. However, he had to admit he didn’t know her life or what she was like before to accruately make that assertation. Maybe this was her true self and the resistance was just something that came out of her in fear of the situation. Fear of being a little and through the comfort and love this trueness in her came out. Either way Greg doubted he would ever know the truth.
Cindy’s breath hitched beside him, her eyes wide with disbelief. She had trained Brooklyn, had shown her how to manage a Little, how to handle discipline and care. Yet here, in this moment, she realized just how thoroughly Brooklyn had embraced those lessons, and perhaps even surpassed her. The gentle way Brooklyn pet Trina wasn’t just a show of affection; it was a display of mastery, of control. Brooklyn was ensuring that Trina knew her place, that she understood she was loved, but only in the context of her obedience. However, the look on Trina’s face and Brooklyn’s made her doubt herself. If perhaps this was true love and affection and there was no further meaning or control needed.
As Brooklyn’s finger danced playfully above Trina’s head, occasionally brushing against her hair or grazing Trina’s shoulder, Greg felt a cold dread settle over him. This wasn’t a one-time display or a special moment for Trina. This was their future, his and Cindy’s. Brooklyn’s interactions with Trina, the casual affection, the subtle reminders of dominance, were all things that Madison was already beginning to replicate with them.
The sinking feeling in Greg’s stomach deepened as he imagined Madison treating him the way Brooklyn treated Trina. Would he, too, become so accustomed to the affection pets, so conditioned to crave them? The thought made him sick, but he couldn’t shake it. Madison had already begun touching them in the same way, her fingers gliding over their backs in a gesture that soothed their pain and tension. He hated how his body responded to it, how the touch of his daughter’s hand seemed to bring relief despite the humiliation of it all.
Cindy, too, was rigid beside him, her hands balled into tight fists as she tried to hold on to whatever fragments of dignity she had left. She had taught this. She had shown Brooklyn how to be a good Guardian, how to balance affection with authority, and now she was witnessing the result of her own lessons. And it terrified her.
Greg could feel the weight of the realization crashing down on both of them. This wasn’t just some twisted power dynamic playing out between two people. This was the culmination of everything Cindy had stood for, everything she had taught, now turned against them. Brooklyn’s dominance over Trina wasn’t harsh or cruel, but it was absolute. And that was the most chilling part of all. Trina wasn’t resisting, wasn’t trying to break free. She had fully accepted her place, had internalized the structure of Little society to the point where she craved Brooklyn’s attention, her praise, her touch.
How long would it take before they were the same? Greg wondered, the thought gnawing at him as he watched Brooklyn stroke Trina’s hair. How long before they, too, accepted this as their new normal? Before they learned to crave Madison’s touch, to seek out her praise, to sit obediently and wait for her affection like pets waiting for their owner’s approval?
He glanced at Cindy. She was trembling slightly, her eyes locked on the scene before them, the reality of their situation hitting her just as hard. She had always been the one in control, the one who dictated the terms of their lives. But now, as she watched Brooklyn so effortlessly manage Trina, she saw how far they had fallen. How powerless they were now.
Brooklyn continued to coo at Trina, her voice soft and sweet, as though speaking to a beloved pet. There was no malice in her words, no hint of cruelty. She truly cared for Trina, truly believed she was doing the right thing. And that, more than anything, made it worse. Brooklyn wasn’t the villain here. She was simply doing what she had been taught, what society had reinforced.
And now, Madison was doing the same.
As Brooklyn’s finger traced gentle circles on Trina’s back, Greg felt a shudder run through him. This was it. This was what their lives had become. They weren’t just parents anymore. They weren’t people. They were Littles, and this was the new order.
Greg could barely stand to watch, but he couldn’t tear his eyes away. This was their future, unfolding right before them.
Brooklyn set Trina down on the floor beside her, the Little who had stood tall above Greg and Cindy, her posture confident, her presence commanding. To see Trina, once the fragile, resistant girl they had known, now fully embracing her role as a Little was almost too much for them to comprehend. She towered over them, not just in stature but in authority, her dominance over them so thoroughly displayed earlier. The very fact that she now dwarfed them both now, while she stood at Brooklyn’s feet like a loyal pet, twisted the knife deeper.
For Greg, it was an impossibility that became a harsh reality. How could this be real? he thought, his mind struggling to accept the sight before him. Trina, whom they had once trained, whom they had once thought of as nothing more than a rebellious Little in need of guidance, was now reduced to this. A pet. But she wasn’t ashamed. She wasn’t fearful. She wasn’t even resisting.
Greg’s gaze flickered over Trina’s face, searching for something, anything, that might show she was secretly uncomfortable, that there was still a spark of defiance buried deep within her. But there was none. Her eyes were calm, her body relaxed. She looked at Brooklyn not with resentment or fear, but with a serene sense of loyalty and belonging. She believed in her place. She was content.
Cindy sat beside Greg, her body stiff, her fists still clenched tightly in her lap. Every fiber of her being recoiled from what she was seeing, and yet she couldn’t tear her eyes away. This was the future, she realized with a sinking heart. Trina, once so full of spirit, had fully accepted her role as a Little and was happy. There was no lingering humanity in her eyes, no flicker of rebellion. Cindy could see it plainly now, Trina had embraced everything Cindy had once taught. She wasn’t being forced into submission; she had chosen it. She believed in it. She had made a new life as a little. And that made it so much worse.
It wasn’t fear that motivated Trina, nor was it a desire to avoid punishment. She wasn’t acting out of survival. She had internalized the teachings, the rules, the structure of Little society to the point where she was at peace with it. Trina wasn’t unhappy. She didn’t crave freedom from anything as she felt free. She didn’t look at Brooklyn with resentment or anger. She looked at her with love, loyalty, and a deep sense of purpose.
Greg understood that now, seeing the serene expression on Trina’s face as she stood beside Brooklyn, waiting patiently for her next command. She wasn’t just surviving—she was thriving within the system that had broken her. She had been molded into the perfect Little, and what was most terrifying was that she seemed to believe in it wholeheartedly.
Brooklyn, for her part, treated Trina with a casual affection that was almost chilling in its normalcy. She glanced down at her Little and gave her a gentle pat on the head, as though reinforcing her place with the smallest of gestures. Trina responded with a soft, grateful smile, her eyes lighting up at the attention. It was clear that she relished these moments, that the praise and touch from her guardian were what gave her life meaning.
Greg could feel his stomach churn. Is this what awaits us? The thought gnawed at him, more deeply now than ever before. Could he and Cindy one day become like Trina? Fully accepting of their new roles, content to sit at Madison’s feet, waiting for the smallest gesture of approval? It was unthinkable, and yet, looking at Trina, Greg couldn’t deny the possibility. She had once been defiant, resistant, full of questions and doubts—just like him. And now, she was everything the system wanted her to be. A model Little.
Cindy’s breath came in shallow bursts as she watched Trina, her mind racing. She remembered all the times she had offered Brooklyn advice, taught her how to train Trina, how to discipline her, how to mold her into a perfect Little. Cindy had done this. She had laid the foundation for this. And now, she was watching the result of her own teachings. Trina, fully broken in, fully compliant, fully devoted.
It was too much to bear.
The hardest part for Cindy wasn’t the realization that Trina had become everything she had once advocated for—it was the realization that Trina was happy. That she wasn’t a victim in her own eyes. She didn’t see herself as oppressed or mistreated. She saw herself as fulfilled, as serving a higher purpose. Cindy had created this world, and now she was forced to live in it, powerless to change it.
As Brooklyn continued to absentmindedly pet Trina, her attention focused more on the conversation with Madison than on her Little, Greg felt a cold dread settle in his chest. This wasn’t just some temporary shift in power dynamics. This was the future. This was their life now. Trina wasn’t an exception—she was the rule.
And the worst part of it all was that Greg could see the path laid out before them. He and Cindy were just beginning their journey into Littlehood, just starting to understand what it meant to live under Madison’s control. But Trina was further along. She had already walked that path, and she had emerged on the other side fully indoctrinated, fully accepting of her role.
Could they really resist this? Greg wondered, his thoughts spiraling. Could they hold on to their humanity, their sense of self, when everything around them was designed to strip it away? He wasn’t sure anymore. Not after seeing Trina like this.
Brooklyn’s voice broke through the haze of Greg’s thoughts as she gave Trina another affectionate pet. “You’re such a good Little, Trina,” she said with a soft smile, her tone warm and genuine. “I’m so proud of you.”
Trina’s smile widened, her entire being glowing with the praise. “Thank you, Ms. Brooklyn,” she replied softly, her voice full of gratitude.
Greg’s heart sank further. This was the future. This was what awaited them, whether they liked it or not.
“We’re gonna have to head out soon, Trina,” Brooklyn said in her sing-songy voice, stretching her arms above her head lazily. There was no urgency in her tone, no rush to move, just a casual command. Her gaze fell to her feet, then back up at Trina, a lazy smile on her lips. “You can start untying my shoes,” she added, her words as nonchalant as if she were asking someone to pass the remote.
Greg and Cindy exchanged a glance from their position in the habitat, a sinking feeling settling in their chests as they watched Trina spring into action moving towards the shoes sitting near Brooklyn. There was no hesitation in her movements, no sign of reluctance. Despite being only six inches tall, she didn’t seem daunted by the task ahead of her. In fact, there was a quiet contentment in the way she approached Brooklyn’s massive shoes, as though this was just another part of her day.
For Greg, watching this scene unfold was a sobering reminder of their new reality. Trina, someone who had once been part of the world they knew, now had to physically climb her guardian’s shoe an impossible task for someone like him, and yet for Trina, it seemed effortless. She approached Brooklyn’s discarded shoes, each one large and looming before her, the canvas exterior towering like a mountain.
Greg felt a pang of helplessness as he imagined himself in her position. Climbing that shoe would have left him winded, completely exhausted. Yet Trina moved with a kind of graceful efficiency. She grabbed the thick rubber sole, pulling herself up onto the side of the shoe with surprising strength. Her small hands gripped the fabric tightly as she began to ascend, her feet finding purchase in the woven threads of Brooklyn’s sneakers.
Brooklyn, completely unconcerned, continued chatting with Madison, her focus entirely elsewhere. This wasn’t a spectacle to her, this was normal. Trina scaling her shoes wasn’t remarkable; it was just part of their relationship, a part of her day.
Greg and Cindy watched in silence as Trina, now perched near the top of Brooklyn’s shoe, began working on the laces. The neatly tied bow must have seemed enormous to someone her size, yet she moved with practiced ease, untying the knots and loosening the laces. The task, which would have been child’s play for Brooklyn, was a full-scale operation for Trina. But she didn’t complain. She didn’t seem frustrated. In fact, she looked almost… happy. Content to be doing this job.
Once the first shoe was done, Trina slid carefully back down to the floor, landing lightly on her feet before repeating the process with Brooklyn’s other shoe. Greg and Cindy could only watch, incredulous at the devotion Trina displayed. There was no sign of exhaustion or frustration in her demeanor. She moved with purpose and care, her hands deftly untying the laces of the second shoe and tossing the ends aside before sliding down once again.
When the task was complete, Trina walked back toward Brooklyn’s side, her tiny feet barely making a sound on the floor as she moved with quiet efficiency. She returned to her guardian’s side and immediately dropped into the little sit position, her body perfectly still and obedient. Her face showed nothing but quiet pride in the task she had just completed, as though it were an honor rather than an obligation.
Brooklyn, still deep in conversation with Madison, barely glanced down. It wasn’t until there was a lull in the chatter that she looked at her little, her expression softening as she gave Trina a warm, affectionate smile. “Your shoes are ready for you, Ms. Brooklyn,” Trina said softly, her voice filled with genuine affection and respect.
Brooklyn’s smile widened, clearly pleased. She reached down and gave Trina a gentle pat on the head, a reward for her obedience. “Good girl,” she cooed, sliding her feet back into her now untied shoes with the ease of someone who was used to being served. She crossed her legs, pressing her knees to her chest and letting her feet rest flat against the floor.
“Trinaaa,” Brooklyn sang out in a teasing, playful voice, her feet tapping together lightly in front of her. The shoes clapped softly as they touched, the sound rhythmic and deliberate. She gave a little wiggle, clearly enjoying the dynamic between them. “Don’t make me wait.”
Greg and Cindy could only watch in silence, horrified at how naturally this exchange was playing out. Brooklyn’s bratty charm was on full display, her teasing tone making it clear that this was all a game to her, a way to show her Little who was in charge. But for Trina, it was no game. This was her life, her reality. She wasn’t resisting or pushing back. She was embracing her role fully, completely content with her place.
“Yes, of course, Ms. Brooklyn. My pleasure,” Trina replied, her voice filled with love and devotion as she moved to tie Brooklyn’s shoes once more. Her small hands moved swiftly, securing the laces with precision and care. Every movement was calculated, efficient. There was no room for error Trina knew her role, and she performed it flawlessly.
Brooklyn’s teasing smile remained as she watched Trina work, clearly pleased with the display of obedience. “When you’re done, you can explore if you like,” Brooklyn added sweetly, her tone still sing-songy, as though she were offering Trina a special treat. “You’ve been sooo good tonight. When we get home you can watch videos on my phone with me.”
Trina beamed up at her guardian, her heart swelling with pride. “Thank you, Ms. Brooklyn,” she whispered, her voice soft but filled with genuine happiness.
Without another word, Brooklyn turned back to her conversation with Madison, leaving Trina at her feet, satisfied and content.
Greg and Cindy were left to reflect on what they had just witnessed. Trina wasn’t unhappy. She wasn’t pretending or playing along. She was fully integrated into this world, fully accepting of her role. She wasn’t resisting because there was nothing to resist. This was her life, and she had embraced it. And for the first time, Greg and Cindy understood just how far they had yet to fall.
The way Brooklyn treats Trina is no different from how Chrissy treats Scott, to them littles are just pets and nothing more. Although Chrissy is at least nice to Scott and genuinely loves him.
I think that’s a fair observation. I think the treatments the same but the beliefs are extremely different.
Exactly.
This feels ……. Very ……I can’t put it into words but this feels off to say like I see that Brooklyn and Trina care about each other and Brooklyn probably does care about Trina but this feels…..I don’t know fake ish in way like this feels less organic might be the word I’m looking for because with Chrissy that feels super real and organic kind of trust, care, and love and even Sara after getting to see it live but this with Brooklyn and Trina it’s still hard to tell still but hopefully we get more insight into this relationship
1) “The way she dangled her finger above Trina, playing with her as she spoke to Madison” that’s actually a pretty cute image.
2) “was something Greg had never imagined. It was as though Trina was a cherished well-loved pet, not a person” what exactly was Greg imagining when Cindy spoke about how littles should be treated as non-people?
3) “The Little who once resisted, once tried to assert her independence, now sat docile, her identity seemingly erased or altered by the years she had spent under Brooklyn’s care” It’s scary to think about how much that change would mean, where the lines between Broken and accepted and bonded lie.
4) “Maybe this was her true self and the resistance was just something that came out of her in fear of the situation” That’d make sense, unfortunately, I think Trina’s true self was the one slapping Cindy in revenge and loving every second of having power and dominance for a change.
5) “Yet here, in this moment, she realized just how thoroughly Brooklyn had embraced those lessons, and perhaps even surpassed her” I mean Trina’s actually had little, Cindy never did, the real practice would help with surpassing.
6) “The subtle reminders of dominance, were all things that Madison was already beginning to replicate with them” Now Greg you can’t just blame Brooklyn for that, Cindy is also at fault.
7) “Would he, too, become so accustomed to the affection of pets, so conditioned to crave them? ” It does function somewhat like a drug addiction in terms of cravings-altering behaviour, so probably.
8) “how to balance affection with authority, and now she was witnessing the result of her own lessons. And it terrified her” from what we’ve seen Brooklyn is the best-case scenario out of the four members of the group.
9) “This was the culmination of everything Cindy had stood for, everything she had taught, now turned against them” taste your own medicine cunt.
10) “. Brooklyn’s dominance over Trina wasn’t harsh or cruel, but it was absolute. And that was the most chilling part of all. Trina wasn’t resisting” well not anymore, we know this is the afterimage, and there’s definitely been hints of the before image being worse.
11.1) “She truly cared for Trina,” that is good to see, Trina and Brooklyn have been paired the longest out of any guardian and little we’ve seen (their two years trumping Sara and Jordan’s 18 months in Sunday Funday) so it’s good to see that there is love between them.
11.2) “truly believed she was doing the right thing. And that, more than anything, made it worse.” Yeah and who taught her this was the right thing to do Cindy?
11.3) “Brooklyn wasn’t the villain here. She was simply doing what she had been taught, what society had reinforced” As much fun as it is to blame everything on Cindy it’s very much society as a whole. Cindy had a more strict view than most but she also had likely tens of millions of Americans listening to her and saying “yeah, that sounds about right.”
12) “The very fact that she now dwarfed them both now, while she stood at Brooklyn’s feet like a loyal pet, twisted the knife deeper” Man I wish that knife was just for Cindy.
13) “But she wasn’t ashamed. She wasn’t fearful. She wasn’t even resisting.” No she’s given up on getting a better life and now is trying to make the best of this shit one.
14) “Greg’s gaze flickered over Trina’s face, searching for something, anything, that might show she was secretly uncomfortable, that there was still a spark of defiance buried deep within her” I’d probably be doing that two in his position.
15) “She wasn’t being forced into submission; she had chosen it. She believed in it. She had made a new life as a little. And that made it so much worse.” I mean she was forced, forced until she realised there was no winning.
16) “She was thriving within the system that had broken her. She had been moulded into the perfect Little” That seems more true, she wouldn’t have just accepted without all the pain and manipulation changing her into this.
17) “And now, she was watching the result of her own teachings. Trina, fully broken in, fully compliant, fully devoted.” Be scared Cindy, be very scared.
18) “That she wasn’t a victim in her own eyes. She didn’t see herself as oppressed or mistreated. She saw herself as fulfilled, as serving a higher purpose.” The amount of shit that would have had to happen to her for her to fall into this almost cultish slave mentality would have been horrid, and Cindy helped with it.
19) “six inches tall” That’s how tall Trina is? holy sit I thought the females were only like 4 inches compared to the males 3 inches
20) “She approached Brooklyn’s discarded shoes” If Brookyn’s shoes are disgarded why is she wearing them in the Image?
21) “She grabbed the thick rubber sole, pulling herself up onto the side of the shoe with surprising strength.” that’s not too surprising, she’d be proportionately much stronger than a human woman so climbing would be easier for her, for all of the littles actually.
22) “The task, which would have been child’s play for Brooklyn, was a full-scale operation for Trina” That would definitely be harder for a little than a human.
23) “Her face showed nothing but quiet pride in the task she had just completed” I mean if I just managed to untie a giant pair of shoes, I’d probably be a bit proud of myself too.
24.1) “her teasing tone making it clear that this was all a game to her, a way to show her Little who was in charge. But for Trina, it was no game” this is the best way you’ve highlighted the power dynamics in this scene.
24) Trina tying her shoes would be harder than untying them.
25) “When you’re done, you can explore if you like,” aren’t they about to leave?
26) “You’ve been sooo good tonight. When we get home you can watch videos on my phone with me.” such a normal activity presented as a grand reward seems so fucking cruel.
27) Is that Evan in the Image getting a hug from Maddie? I thought she just left?
1) “The way she dangled her finger above Trina, playing with her as she spoke to Madison” that’s actually a pretty cute image.
Brooklyn and Trina have there moments. It was important to illustrate compassion between them.
2) “was something Greg had never imagined. It was as though Trina was a cherished well-loved pet, not a person” what exactly was Greg imagining when Cindy spoke about how littles should be treated as non-people?
He wasn’t particularly imagining anything as he didn’t think or consider it much. It was one of those situations where you dont know what you were expecting but what you are seeing isn’t what you had in mind.
3) “The Little who once resisted, once tried to assert her independence, now sat docile, her identity seemingly erased or altered by the years she had spent under Brooklyn’s care” It’s scary to think about how much that change would mean, where the lines between Broken and accepted and bonded lie.
Correct, Although Greg does point out that he didn’t know Trina beforehand so he doesn’t know waht she was actually like and which persona was real. As what he saw could have been a byproduct of just the shock over the infection.
4) “Maybe this was her true self and the resistance was just something that came out of her in fear of the situation” That’d make sense, unfortunately, I think Trina’s true self was the one slapping Cindy in revenge and loving every second of having power and dominance for a change.
Revenge is a powerful drug though it can make someone do htings they woudln’t normally consider.
5) “Yet here, in this moment, she realized just how thoroughly Brooklyn had embraced those lessons, and perhaps even surpassed her” I mean Trina’s actually had little, Cindy never did, the real practice would help with surpassing.
That is a very good point. Brooklyn was implementing and revising through actual application which CIndy wasn’t doing. I do often wonder if I had given Cindy a little what that would have been like or if they had a family little. But to late for that.
6) “The subtle reminders of dominance, were all things that Madison was already beginning to replicate with them” Now Greg you can’t just blame Brooklyn for that, Cindy is also at fault.
Yes very much so.
7) “Would he, too, become so accustomed to the affection of pets, so conditioned to crave them? ” It does function somewhat like a drug addiction in terms of cravings-altering behaviour, so probably.
Well it does feel good and people do crave things which make htem feel good. A drug is probably an accurate depiction.
8) “how to balance affection with authority, and now she was witnessing the result of her own lessons. And it terrified her” from what we’ve seen Brooklyn is the best-case scenario out of the four members of the group.
I would concur with that if we are judging right now. Although we haven’t seen Evan and her little and Madison is still finding her way where Brooklyn is already settled. But of what had been depicted so far i would agree.
9) “This was the culmination of everything Cindy had stood for, everything she had taught, now turned against them” taste your own medicine cunt.
Yes, yes it is. Her fully realized or idealized world.
10) “. Brooklyn’s dominance over Trina wasn’t harsh or cruel, but it was absolute. And that was the most chilling part of all. Trina wasn’t resisting” well not anymore, we know this is the afterimage, and there’s definitely been hints of the before image being worse.
I’m sure there where missteps and it wasn’t smooth sailing to get this point and unpleasant moments on both sides. Hard to say if it was harsh or cruel though as so little is known overall.
11.1) “She truly cared for Trina,” that is good to see, Trina and Brooklyn have been paired the longest out of any guardian and little we’ve seen (their two years trumping Sara and Jordan’s 18 months in Sunday Funday) so it’s good to see that there is love between them.
I felt it was a important distinction to make.
11.2) “truly believed she was doing the right thing. And that, more than anything, made it worse.” Yeah and who taught her this was the right thing to do Cindy?
Cindy definately was helping solidify that belief set. While probably not solely responsible she wasn’t doing anything to change anyones mind either.
11.3) “Brooklyn wasn’t the villain here. She was simply doing what she had been taught, what society had reinforced” As much fun as it is to blame everything on Cindy it’s very much society as a whole. Cindy had a more strict view than most but she also had likely tens of millions of Americans listening to her and saying “yeah, that sounds about right.”
That is quite accurate there are contingent of people who do believe like Cindy and support that way of life. Although I would say the majority are probably more varying degrees of Greg in that none of it effects them so its not really thought much about. As I feel ike when it comes to politics, laws, rules,etc. That is how people are generally until it directly affects their way of life.
12) “The very fact that she now dwarfed them both now, while she stood at Brooklyn’s feet like a loyal pet, twisted the knife deeper” Man I wish that knife was just for Cindy.
Greg is pulled in a bit but I feel like Mckenzie returns Friday.
13) “But she wasn’t ashamed. She wasn’t fearful. She wasn’t even resisting.” No she’s given up on getting a better life and now is trying to make the best of this shit one.
I feel like thats true of most people. You are dealt the hand you are dealt and then you try to make the best and improve that life. As what else can you do other then sulk in misery forever or try to make something out of where you are. Which seems to be what Trina is doing.
14) “Greg’s gaze flickered over Trina’s face, searching for something, anything, that might show she was secretly uncomfortable, that there was still a spark of defiance buried deep within her” I’d probably be doing that two in his position.
I think most would. Especially when you are in throws of this isn’t fair or right. Trina is well past that point though. As its been years for her. Since her life isn’t bad she has found a level of okayness.
15) “She wasn’t being forced into submission; she had chosen it. She believed in it. She had made a new life as a little. And that made it so much worse.” I mean she was forced, forced until she realised there was no winning.
Or brooklyn won her over. It may not inherently be bad or evil way she got to this point.
16) “She was thriving within the system that had broken her. She had been moulded into the perfect Little” That seems more true, she wouldn’t have just accepted without all the pain and manipulation changing her into this.
I feel like thats true of most of us when we are placed into unpleasant situations in life you either find a way to percievere or you the darkness consume you.
17) “And now, she was watching the result of her own teachings. Trina, fully broken in, fully compliant, fully devoted.” Be scared Cindy, be very scared.
She could be looking at her future when Madiso is done with her.
18) “That she wasn’t a victim in her own eyes. She didn’t see herself as oppressed or mistreated. She saw herself as fulfilled, as serving a higher purpose.” The amount of shit that would have had to happen to her for her to fall into this almost cultish slave mentality would have been horrid, and Cindy helped with it.
Well it really depends how Brooklyn treats her. Brooklyn could be quite nice ot her we don’t know what happens in the privacy of their own home. So its hard to say. Trina could be looking at it as there are alot of worse situations as Brooklyn does take her places. Not as often sara but Brookyln does Take Trina out and about.
19) “six inches tall” That’s how tall Trina is? holy sit I thought the females were only like 4 inches compared to the males 3 inches
Men are approximately 4 inches (101.60mm) give or take some a bit under some a bit over. Women are 5 to 6 inches with 6inches (152.4mm) being the top end. Most women are generally around 5 inches (127.0mm) give or take.
20) “She approached Brooklyn’s discarded shoes” If Brookyn’s shoes are disgarded why is she wearing them in the Image?
The image is showing the completion of the process
21) “She grabbed the thick rubber sole, pulling herself up onto the side of the shoe with surprising strength.” that’s not too surprising, she’d be proportionately much stronger than a human woman so climbing would be easier for her, for all of the littles actually.
That was my line of htinking as well.
22) “The task, which would have been child’s play for Brooklyn, was a full-scale operation for Trina” That would definitely be harder for a little than a human.
yeah it would have taken brooklyn a second.
23) “Her face showed nothing but quiet pride in the task she had just completed” I mean if I just managed to untie a giant pair of shoes, I’d probably be a bit proud of myself too.
I would as well those laces would be huge. Rope like.
24.1) “her teasing tone making it clear that this was all a game to her, a way to show her Little who was in charge. But for Trina, it was no game” this is the best way you’ve highlighted the power dynamics in this scene.
Thanks
24) Trina tying her shoes would be harder than untying them.
Yeah, part of the process is just building the muscles and dexterity to do things that as a person you weren’t normally doing. THis is highlighted later in the story as well.
25) “When you’re done, you can explore if you like,” aren’t they about to leave?
They are preparing to leave but its not like shes goign to bolt out the door. She coul have 5 to 15 minutes to wander
26) “You’ve been sooo good tonight. When we get home you can watch videos on my phone with me.” such a normal activity presented as a grand reward seems so fucking cruel.
Well the reward was more getting to do it with Brooklyn as they would be doing it together. The reward wasn’t watching the videos.
27) Is that Evan in the Image getting a hug from Maddie? I thought she just left?
Sometimes I make the images before I have everything written out or decided and then when im writing things can shift. This was one of those cases. I generally try to have the writing done first but its not always the case.