Cindy felt Madison’s grip tighten around her as her daughter carried her upstairs, the pressure unceremonious and indifferent. The heavy thuds of Madison’s footsteps echoed loudly down the hall, reverberating through the house with each step. No longer was there anyone to remind her to walk quieter, to lift her feet instead of dragging them. The days of those small corrections, of playing the role of the guiding mother, were long gone for Cindy. She had learned better by now. It wasn’t her place anymore.
As they passed McKenzie’s room, Cindy caught a brief glimpse of her eldest daughter with Greg, nestled affectionately in McKenzie’s hand. McKenzie was lovingly doting on him, her smile warm, her touch gentle. The sight stood in stark contrast to how Cindy had spent her evening, enslaved to her daughter’s whims, painstakingly trying to paint Madison’s toenails as best as her Little body could manage. The weight of her humiliation settled in deeper, as she remembered crouching behind Madison’s ankle while McKenzie had come downstairs to talk. She had been so meek, so reduced in that moment, watching helplessly as Madison trained her to be her Little, chipping away at any shred of dignity she had left.
Madison turned into the bathroom, now claimed as her own personal space. Cindy took in the mess as they approached the sink. Makeup, hair products, perfume bottles, and other remnants of Madison’s daily routine littered the counter, a chaotic explosion of items strewn carelessly. The sink itself was a disaster—streaks of toothpaste clung to the edges, a sticky residue from various beauty products was smeared across the surface, and strands of hair were tangled in the grime. Cindy’s stomach churned as she looked at the state of the bathroom, a far cry from the neat, orderly space it once was. Just a few days of Madison’s unchecked reign had reduced it to this.
As they neared the sink, Cindy felt herself being lifted higher, her body hanging in Madison’s grip. She was lowered without warning, dropping the last inch into the filthy, toothpaste-smeared basin. Her hands instinctively reached out to brace herself, clutching the slimy walls of the sink. The cold, sticky surface made her shudder with revulsion, but she didn’t dare say a word. Above her, Madison loomed, pausing for a moment, her eyes fixed on her mother below.
“If you have to use the bathroom, do it now,” Madison said, her tone condescending, as if she were speaking to a child. “You’re welcome,” she added, her voice laced with sarcasm. “Go ahead. This is a privilege, you know.”
Cindy looked up at her daughter, feeling the full weight of her diminishment. She could see the smirk playing on Madison’s lips, the superiority radiating from her. It wasn’t just a command, it was a reminder of Cindy’s place, a calculated act to make sure Cindy knew how generous Madison was being.
“I was taught that a Little like you should take care of that outside, with the other animals,” Madison continued, her voice dripping with authority. “But I believe in showing a bit more kindness to my Little.”
Cindy’s heart twisted at those words. Animals. That’s how she had always framed it. Littles weren’t meant to have the same luxuries, the same dignity. They were meant to live outside, beneath their guardians, stripped of the basic decencies that once seemed so trivial. Now, standing there in the sink, clutching its grimy walls, Cindy fully understood the cruelty behind her own beliefs. She had enforced these rules, had believed in them without question. But now, with her life turned upside down, she saw it for what it was.
“Thank you, Ms. Wessen,” Cindy murmured, forcing the words out. Each syllable tasted bitter on her tongue, but she knew what Madison expected. “I am humbled.”
The words stung as they left her lips, a final surrender to the role she had been forced into. Once, she would have never allowed a Little to use the bathroom indoors, let alone inside her own home. It was unthinkable. But now, after living these past few days as a Little herself, Cindy realized how harsh, how cold her own rules had been. She could feel the weight of her past actions bearing down on her—how she had stripped away dignity from those she deemed beneath her, how she had justified cruelty under the guise of righteousness.
Madison’s smirk widened at Cindy’s words, clearly satisfied with her mother’s submission. “Good,” she said, her tone softening slightly, though the condescension remained. “You should be grateful. Most Littles don’t get such kindness.”
Cindy looked up at her daughter, her heart heavy with a mix of regret and shame. How had it come to this? She had believed in every rule she had enforced, every principle she had preached. And yet, here she was, thanking her daughter for allowing her the simplest of human decencies. The irony was too sharp, too painful to ignore.
She couldn’t argue. Madison was right. Cindy would have never permitted this. She had been relentless in her beliefs, adamant that Littles were not equals, that their role in society was to serve and obey. But now, as she stood in the grimy sink, a Little in every sense, she realized how wrong she had been. The cruelty of her own rules had come back to her, and there was no escaping it. This was her life now.
Cindy stood frozen, watching as Madison disappeared further into the bathroom. Her daughter’s silhouette, once partially visible through the cluttered sink counter, was soon swallowed entirely by the mess. Now, all Cindy could hear were the familiar sounds of Madison’s phone—scrolling through social media, messaging her friends, and casually playing some mindless game, all without a care in the world. The carefree rhythm of her life had not shifted, even though Cindy’s world had been turned upside down.
The state of the bathroom made Cindy sick. She had avoided coming in here for as long as she could remember, usually just peeking her head through the door to yell at Madison to clean up. That was when she still had authority. She would threaten no allowance, no phone—anything to spur some sort of action. But now? Now she was the one trapped in Madison’s sink, flailing in disgust as she tried to maneuver her way off a patch of dried toothpaste.
Every movement made Cindy’s stomach churn. The sticky residue clung to her, the sensation unbearable. As she struggled to free herself, she landed in something even worse—a substance thicker and tackier than the toothpaste, its origin unknown. She wriggled her way through it, her muscles tense with frustration, but at least she wasn’t immobilized. Not yet.
What made it all worse was the knowledge of where the toothpaste had come from. It wasn’t some innocent glob that had fallen off a toothbrush or squirted too much from the tube. No, this toothpaste had already been used, scrubbed across Madison’s filthy teeth and spat out onto the sink like waste. Cindy could practically feel it, that contaminated paste clinging to her as if she were part of the grime itself. The thought sent a shudder through her.
Distracted by the revulsion gripping her, Cindy lost her balance. She let out a sharp cry as her hands searched desperately for something—anything—to grip onto, something that would stop her fall. But there was nothing. Gravity pulled her down, and she tumbled through the mess of discarded products and toothpaste, sliding unceremoniously toward the bottom of the sink, landing next to the drain.
As Cindy slowly picked herself up, a wave of humiliation washed over her. She was covered in filth. Looking at her own body, she couldn’t even tell where the dirt and grime from the sink ended and her own contamination began. She felt like she had become an extension of Madison’s mess, a part of the filth that her daughter had left behind. It was as if she had become one with the disgusting state of her surroundings.
Her hands trembled as she stood, barely able to contain the scream building inside her. How had it come to this? How had she—once the mother, once the disciplinarian—been reduced to this level? She couldn’t even clean herself, let alone this mess. And, as if the situation couldn’t get any worse, she felt another wave of humiliation rise inside her. She needed to go to the bathroom.
Cindy looked around in desperation. There was no escape, no way to get out of this sink. The bathroom was a mess, Madison was somewhere else, and Cindy had no idea when she’d be given another chance to leave. Swallowing her pride, she did the only thing she could—she relieved herself in the sink, the only option left to her.
Her cheeks burned red with shame, her entire body radiating humiliation. The woman who once commanded respect, who once controlled her household, was now urinating in her daughter’s sink like some forgotten pet. As Cindy finished, her breathing heavy, she looked up, her mind too flustered to notice at first.
Madison was standing above her, her massive form looming like a careless giant. She wasn’t watching directly, but she knew. Cindy could see the slight acknowledgment in her daughter’s eyes, though Madison’s focus remained mostly on her phone. She was scrolling, texting, and swiping, just like before—as if nothing had changed, as if her mother’s degradation wasn’t something even worth noticing.
Cindy’s humiliation deepened, her heart pounding in her chest. She had once held the power, once been the one to demand attention, to demand respect. But now, Madison couldn’t even be bothered to fully look at her. She was just another fixture in the background, just another Little.
“Here,” Madison said simply, dropping a tiny mop and some brushes down in front of Cindy. The tools clattered against the sink, their weight small to Madison but imposing to Cindy’s diminished form. “You always complained about this bathroom—my bathroom, Mom. As if it somehow mattered. No one uses it but me. You and Dad had your own. McKenzie always used the one downstairs. She claimed it years ago. If we have company, they go downstairs. It’s just me, and sometimes my friends, who come in here.”
Madison’s tone was laced with annoyance, her words a reminder of all the times Cindy had demanded she clean her space, back when Cindy had the power to threaten and command. Now, that power was firmly in Madison’s hands, and Cindy was the one stuck in her daughter’s bathroom, staring up at her from the depths of the sink.
“Madison—” Cindy began, instinctively trying to speak, but the collar tightened around her neck before she could finish. The pressure constricted, cutting off her words and forcing the air from her lungs. She struggled to breathe, panic washing over her as the collar did its job—just enough to punish, just enough to remind her of her place. Then, as quickly as it had come, the tightness eased, leaving Cindy gasping, her body trembling from the shock.
“When I’m talking, you stifle it, Mom,” Madison said, her voice calm but authoritative. She even mimicked the gesture Cindy used to make, closing her hand into a fist to symbolize control. The phrase and motion were like a dagger—Cindy had used them so many times with Littles she had once trained, asserting her dominance and setting the rules. Now, she was on the other side, the one being silenced, powerless.
Madison’s eyes glinted with satisfaction as she continued. “Like I was saying, it didn’t matter. Yet, you always made a point to force me to clean. Now I have a Little. A Little whose place is to work and support me. A Little who’s firmly team Madison—loving admiration and support. Isn’t that right, Mom?” Madison’s eyes bore into Cindy, waiting for the acknowledgment. It wasn’t rhetorical. It was a command.
“Yes, Ms. Wessen,” Cindy said, her voice weak but compliant. There was no room for argument. She was in the position she had always believed Littles belonged in, the same position she had fought to enforce. Now, that belief felt like a cruel twist of fate, and she could only look past the grungy porcelain walls of Madison’s sink in despair.
“Good,” Madison said, satisfied. “Then you should have no trouble cleaning it. It seems like a fitting chore for you.” She paused, a smirk playing at the edges of her lips. “I think every few days you’ll have the privilege of being taken out of your habitat and allowed into the human world for this chore. This is where you say thank you, Little.”
Cindy swallowed her pride, biting back the thousand thoughts that raced through her mind. “Yes, of course. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Wessen,” she said, forcing herself to smile through the humiliation.
“You’re welcome, Mom. I know this must be a treat for you,” Madison continued, her tone dripping with condescension. “Especially after that failure with painting my nails. Even a newborn service Little could handle this job, without the education or guidance that time will bring you under my care. So, you’ll be allowed this privilege—the honor of cleaning my sink. Not just this time, Mom. This is just the first of many. You’ll show Dad how to do it next time, too.”
Madison leaned in slightly, her eyes narrowing. “It’s like you always said: ‘A Little needs supervision and guidance, especially early on.’” She set down a small mop bucket filled with cleaning chemicals, the scent of harsh disinfectant filling the air, adding to Cindy’s growing discomfort.
Cindy’s mind raced, unable to fully process the reality of what was happening. She hated cleaning Madison’s sink when she was at full size—now, being tasked with it as a Little felt like a twisted nightmare. This wasn’t just a one-time punishment; it was her future. Her new life. And the worst part was, if she were watching another Little do this same task, she would have praised Madison for finding such a suitable job. She would have commended her daughter for assigning a task that made a Little feel useful, proud even, of their contribution.
But now that she was the Little? It felt different. It felt wrong.
“Is there a problem, Mom?” Madison asked, her voice sharp, her gaze cold.
“No,” Cindy stammered, catching herself quickly. “I mean, no, Ms. Wessen.” Even saying Madison’s name now felt like a betrayal of her own dignity. It was a constant reminder that her daughter’s authority was absolute.
“Then start working,” Madison commanded, folding her arms and leaning against the doorway, watching her mother’s every movement. “Like you always said, ‘If you have time to lean, you have time to clean.’ And really, you’ve gotten to relax in that habitat most of the day. This is the least you could do.”
Madison smirked as she watched Cindy scramble into action, picking up the mop that was nearly as big as she was. The satisfaction on Madison’s face was unmistakable—she was enjoying this. Watching her mother clean the sink she had complained about so many times over the years felt like poetic justice. All those allowances docked, all those hours spent without her phone, because of this sink. Now, her mother would spend the rest of her life maintaining it.
“Oh, and I expect it to be done to the same standards you held me to,” Madison added, her voice light but firm. “Just because you’re a Little now doesn’t mean the standards have changed. You were so passionate about it before—let’s see how you like it.”
Madison turned, heading toward the door, but paused just before she left. “Oh, and one more thing—Littles have good low-light vision, don’t they? You shouldn’t need the light on.” She flipped the switch, plunging the bathroom into darkness. “I believe it was you who said electricity is a luxury for a Little, not a necessity,” she said with a smirk before closing the door behind her, leaving Cindy alone in the dark, surrounded by the grime of the sink and her own feelings of helplessness.
Cindy stood there, unable to move for a moment, her eyes slowly adjusting to the darkness. The familiar sting of Madison’s words echoed in her mind—words that Cindy herself had once used to justify the treatment of Littles. Now, those words were her prison. Her punishment.
With a heavy sigh, she began to mop, her heart heavy, her dignity shattered. This was her life now. Cleaning sinks in the dark for her daughter—her guardian.
I hereby dub Cindy the “Sink Scrubber” from here on out. Poor Greg though I feel bad for him especially if he has to listen to Cindy’s complaints while cleaning the sink.
Greg is still with McKenzie so he won’t have to listen to anything. However he could get drug into the chore if he is with Madison when she has Cindy doing it. However McKenzie would not include him in such a task
That’s a pretty harsh chore to do on your own at that size. It’s funny that Roni had considered something similar for Joey but opted that it isn’t his job to clean up something she and her sisters caused.
I am curious as to what animal the low light vision is comparable to. I know there was a post about homo parvus’ eye sight at somepoint but I don’t think I saved it.
I liken it to elves in d&d with dark vision trait. But in my
Head it’s like cameras with a night vision mode where it’s black and white and appears brighter then normal
Here is the science breakdown I posted before
1. Increased Density of Photoreceptors:
Higher Photoreceptor Density: The retina of the little has been adapted post transformation to have a much higher density of photoreceptor cells (rods and cones). Even though the retina is smaller, littles have more photoreceptors which improves the eye’s ability to capture fine details, thereby enhancing visual acuity. Despite their smaller size, without these changes would account for a decrease and loss vision.
Specialized Photoreceptor Distribution: The fovea (the central part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision) has been developed post transformation with a concentration of cones to maximize sharpness in the center of the visual field.
2. Enhanced Lens and Cornea:
Improved Lens Flexibility: The lens (crystalline lens) has been improved on the little to be more flexible, allowing for a greater range of accommodation (focusing). This helps the little focus on objects at different distances, despite the smaller size of the eye.
High-Quality Cornea: The cornea of the little is more curved and has ahigher refractive index to better focus light onto the retina, compensating for the shorter focal length of the smaller eye.
3. Optimized Pupil Size and Light Intake:
Variable Pupil Size: The pupil of a little can dilate more widely in low-light conditions and contract more precisely in bright light, optimizing the amount of light entering the eye. This helps improve vision in varying lighting conditions, counteracting the smaller size of the eye.
Clearer Eye Media: The vitreous humor (the gel-like substance in the eye) and other optical media is clearer and more transparent to ensure minimal light scattering and optimal light transmission to the retina.
4. Increased Neural Processing:
Enhanced Visual Cortex: The brain’s visual cortex has been adapted to process the increased visual information more efficiently, allowing for better interpretation of the high-density retinal image.
Improved Signal Transmission: The optic nerve of a little is designed to transmit signals more quickly and with greater detail, ensuring that the brain receives a clear and detailed image from the retina.
5. Adaptive Optics:
Dynamic Optics: The eye of a little has adaptive optics, similar to the mechanisms found in some animals, which allow the eye to change its shape slightly to improve focus and sharpness in various visual environments.
Tapetum Lucidum (Reflective Layer): Similar to what is found in the eyes of some nocturnal animals, the little has a reflective layer behind the retina to enhance vision by reflecting light back through the retina, increasing the chances of photoreceptor stimulation.
6. Eye Positioning and Movement:
Enhanced Eye Muscles: The muscles controlling the eyes are more developed, allowing for rapid and precise movements to scan the environment quickly and effectively.
gotcha! that dnd reference helped me get it right away lmao
Damn my weak as heart !!!!! I just want to give Cindy a huge now like fuck !!!!!!! I can’t do it I can’t find joy in this situation despite how much she deserves it gaaaaaaah am I weird for want something good to happen to her now or something gaaaah!!!!
Great episode and just curse my weak ass lol
No shame in being a good person
Thanks I wasn’t sure if I was just being the odd guy wanting to give and show mercy for Cindy
I’m totally with you. This chapter has made my dislike Madison.
I don’t think that’s weird.
If I don’t like someone I can be blinded by that. You’re likely having the more reasonable reaction between the two of us.
Thanks lol didn’t think my reaction would be the most reasonable one
This chapter was hard to read, I’m starting to dislike Madison like I would any bully. I don’t believe the way she was raised is a excuse for being a bully like she was being. She is being unfortunately like a lot of entitled people in the US that hasn’t been around the world to see how others live. Her mother of course was totally wrong in what she was teaching, but from the experience where I grew up, if you are a good person at heart you overcome the bad teaching from parents by the other people in her life like Greg, her sister and I’m sure many kids at school other then her core group
I do think you are also projecting how she is around other people though. As it hasn’t actually been depicted how she treats other people. The only person she has done what would be considered bullying to was the person who taught her to treat littles that way and that person even admitted she would have applauded her daughter and supported her for this.
As it was even setup before that she was specifically raising her mother by her own teachings and she would treat her little differently.
So while its totally fair to not like Madison. I would push back on her being a general bully as so far all that’s been depicted is that she is treating her mother specifically using her mothers own teachings, methods and style that she spent years perfecting at PreemaTech and beyond.
Madison could treat other people differently or she could be everything you said she is. But I think that’s yet to be made official in my opinion.
1) “The days of those small corrections, of playing the role of the guiding mother, were long gone for Cindy. She had learned better by now. It wasn’t her place anymore.” She’s just gonna have to such that up and deal with it.
2) “Cindy caught a brief glimpse of her eldest daughter with Greg, nestled affectionately in McKenzie’s hand. McKenzie was lovingly doting on him, her smile warm, her touch gentle” I was hoping she’d see that
3.1) “Cindy had spent her evening, enslaved to her daughter’s whims” That’s gonna be her whole life.
3.2) “The weight of her humiliation settled in deeper, as she remembered crouching behind Madison’s ankle while McKenzie had come downstairs to talk. She had been so meek, so reduced at that moment” That was definitely her lowest point thus far.
4.1) “If you have to use the bathroom, do it now… You’re welcome… Go ahead. This is a privilege, you know.” Using the bathroom is a privilege? Is that another Cindy lesson?
4.2) “. It wasn’t just a command, it was a reminder of Cindy’s place, a calculated act to make sure Cindy knew how generous Madison was being.” Gratitude manipulation at it’s finest.
5) “I was taught that a Little like you should take care of that outside, with the other animals… But I believe in showing a bit more kindness to my Little.” Not a lot more kindness, just a little bit.
6) “Animals. That’s how she had always framed it. Littles weren’t meant to have the same luxuries, the same dignity. They were meant to live outside, beneath their guardians, stripped of the basic decencies that once seemed so trivial” and now you get to endure the cruelty you wanted others shown. I swear so much of this world would improve if more people imagined themselves as Littles and tried to treat others with that same level of empathy.
7) “Thank you, Ms. Wessen, I am humbled.” you should be.
8) “You should be grateful. Most Littles don’t get such kindness.” what percentage of guardians do you reckon would show this kindness?
9.1) “She had been relentless in her beliefs, adamant that Littles were not equals, that their role in society was to serve and obey” and who taught Cindy this?
9.2) “But now, as she stood in the grimy sink, a Little in every sense, she realized how wrong she had been. The cruelty of her own rules had come back to her, and there was no escaping it. This was her life now.” Karma bitch
10) “The carefree rhythm of her life had not shifted” Well it has, just not from Cindy’s perspective.
11) “It wasn’t some innocent glob that had fallen off a toothbrush or squirted too much from the tube. No, this toothpaste had already been used, scrubbed across Madison’s filthy teeth and spat out onto the sink like waste” That is so gross
12) “She felt like she had become an extension of Madison’s mess, a part of the filth that her daughter had left behind” I mean she really would be at this point
13) “Swallowing her pride, she did the only thing she could—she relieved herself in the sink, the only option left to her.” oh Cindy’s not gonna like a little going to the toilet in her sink, or at least last week Cindy wouldn’t
14) “The woman who once commanded respect, who once controlled her household, was now urinating in her daughter’s sink like some forgotten pet” That’s such a rough image for Cindy to be in.
15) “Madison was standing above her, her massive form looming like a careless giant. She wasn’t watching directly, but she knew” oh that’d be so awkward for Cindy.
16) “She was scrolling, texting, and swiping, just like before—as if nothing had changed, as if her mother’s degradation wasn’t something even worth noticing.” alternatively she could just be avoiding looking at it.
17) “dropping a tiny mop and some brushes down in front of Cindy” ooh little equipment.
18) “You always complained about this bathroom—my bathroom, Mom. As if it somehow mattered” OK so they are rich enough for multiple/personal bathrooms. I was wondering where their wealth held them. (Obviously, they’re afford two Littles wealthy, but I meant beyond that)
19) “Madison—” Cindy began, instinctively trying to speak, but the collar tightened around her neck before she could finish” I guess that confirms McKenzie only altered Greg’s collar. Still, it would have been funny if Cindy’s had been the same the whole time and they just never noticed.
20.1) “When I’m talking, you stifle it, Mom,” you get your listening perfect, then worry about hers, young lady.
20.2) “She even mimicked the gesture Cindy used to make, closing her hand into a fist to symbolize control. The phrase and motion were like a dagger—Cindy had used them so many times with Littles she had once trained” that’s so shitty Cindy.
20.3) “Now, she was on the other side, the one being silenced, powerless” and it’s deserved
21) “Like I was saying, it didn’t matter. Yet, you always made a point to force me to clean” I mean it prevents mould and other contaminants or Germs from thriving if it’s kept clean.
22) “There was no room for argument. She was in the position she had always believed Littles belonged in, the same position she had fought to enforce. Now, that belief felt like a cruel twist of fate” these are all your own choices, Cindy.
23) “Good… Then you should have no trouble cleaning it. It seems like a fitting chore for you.” no it doesn’t, Honestly I reckon it’d be comparable to the work I do with a forklift, pressure washer, and a team. Cindy doing it alone is needless cruelty, and the gratitude manipulation was just mean.
24) “You’ll show Dad how to do it next time, too.” Not if McKenzie has anything to say about it.
25) “It’s like you always said: ‘A Little needs supervision and guidance, especially early on.’” That doesn’t actually sound too bad, it’s the context of all Cindy’s other teachings that ruin it.
26) “She set down a small mop bucket filled with cleaning chemicals, the scent of harsh disinfectant filling the air, adding to Cindy’s growing discomfort” I hope those chemicals are safe for littles to use.
27) “She hated cleaning Madison’s sink when she was at full size—now, being tasked with it as a Little felt like a twisted nightmare” that’s an understandable reaction.
28.1) “This wasn’t just a one-time punishment; it was her future. Her new life.” not even a punishment at all.
28.2) “And the worst part was, if she were watching another Little do this same task, she would have praised Madison for finding such a suitable job. She would have commended her daughter for assigning a task that made a Little feel useful, proud even, of their contribution.” at least she’s self-aware about it, that’s to her benefit.
29) “I mean, no, Ms. Wessen.” Even saying Madison’s name now felt like a betrayal of her own dignity” well she’s not though, she’s saying Madison’s Title.
30.1) “Like you always said, ‘If you have time to lean, you have time to clean.’ “ Really not a good saying, sometimes leaning time isn’t good cleaning time.
30.2) “And really, you’ve gotten to relax in that habitat most of the day” that’s more on you for sleeping in that it is on her.
31.1) “Oh, and I expect it to be done to the same standards you held me to,” well that’s deliberately unfair.
31.2) “Just because you’re a Little now doesn’t mean the standards have changed. You were so passionate about it before—let’s see how you like it.” well since that’s the game we’re playing how about you start taking as good of care of Cindy as she took of you?
32.1” . “Oh, and one more thing—Littles have good low-light vision, don’t they? You shouldn’t need the light on.” That’s a good use of Little biology, but in this case, she’d most definitely need the light on, low light vision is good with shapes, not with colour, so she’d have difficulty identifying marks and spills on the sink.
32.2) “I believe it was you who said electricity is a luxury for a Little, not a necessity,” Damnit Cindy, you keep finding new ways to go to far.
33) When I sat the image of Madison taking Cindy to the sink I thought it was Cindy’s bathtime, not that she’d end up dirtier.
34) “The familiar sting of Madison’s words echoed in her mind—words that Cindy herself had once used to justify the treatment of Littles. Now, those words were her prison. Her punishment.” and it couldn’t be more deserved.
1) “The days of those small corrections, of playing the role of the guiding mother, were long gone for Cindy. She had learned better by now. It wasn’t her place anymore.” She’s just gonna have to such that up and deal with it.
I’m sure she will appreciate living on the other side of it. I’m sure Madison will be accommodating in shepherding Cindy to a new outlook on life.
2) “Cindy caught a brief glimpse of her eldest daughter with Greg, nestled affectionately in McKenzie’s hand. McKenzie was lovingly doting on him, her smile warm, her touch gentle” I was hoping she’d see that
I’m sure it was annoying for Cindy considering what she is having to experience. The tale of two guardians. Although I am curious what people think after a couple developments that happen in the next few chapters
3.1) “Cindy had spent her evening, enslaved to her daughter’s whims” That’s gonna be her whole life.
It’s what she taught and pushed onto Madison as what the proper and ideal life a little should strive for and wants.
3.2) “The weight of her humiliation settled in deeper, as she remembered crouching behind Madison’s ankle while McKenzie had come downstairs to talk. She had been so meek, so reduced at that moment” That was definitely her lowest point thus far.
It definately was the smallest Cindy has probably felt. Which would be horrifying for anyone I think. Having to cower behind someone like that would be humbling for anyone.
4.1) “If you have to use the bathroom, do it now… You’re welcome… Go ahead. This is a privilege, you know.” Using the bathroom is a privilege? Is that another Cindy lesson?
Well using the bathroom indoors is a priviledge and lesson that cindy has brought to the masses.
4.2) “. It wasn’t just a command, it was a reminder of Cindy’s place, a calculated act to make sure Cindy knew how generous Madison was being.” Gratitude manipulation at it’s finest.
Although perceptionwise if its not something Cindy woudl normally do and she wouldn’t Yet Madison is offering it to be nice. It would be generious and not directly manipulative as its sa luxury Cindy wouldn’t allow but Madison is. So Cindy should be genuninely grateful that Madison isn’t adhering closer to her own teachings.
5) “I was taught that a Little like you should take care of that outside, with the other animals… But I believe in showing a bit more kindness to my Little.” Not a lot more kindness, just a little bit.
Its alot more then Cindy would show I feel like.
6) “Animals. That’s how she had always framed it. Littles weren’t meant to have the same luxuries, the same dignity. They were meant to live outside, beneath their guardians, stripped of the basic decencies that once seemed so trivial” and now you get to endure the cruelty you wanted others shown. I swear so much of this world would improve if more people imagined themselves as Littles and tried to treat others with that same level of empathy.
Although thats true of hte real world. How much nicer would immigrants be treated if everyone expierenced that or if everyone expierened racial injustice, or what true poverty is like. It would in general make people better. Which is what is happening to Cindy. where she is seeing first hand the reality of what she was advocating.
7) “Thank you, Ms. Wessen, I am humbled.” you should be.
She has been getting many humblings as of late. I wonder how many more she will get.
8) “You should be grateful. Most Littles don’t get such kindness.” what percentage of guardians do you reckon would show this kindness?
1% from Madisons perspective and it would be the cream of the crop. However I myself am unsure as I hadn’t ever really thought about it. There are a good number of people who while maybe not fully- in, and not as strict as Cindy but would tend to lean in that direction. I would say in general 40ish to 50 percent of people lean to some degree in Cindy’s direction either through being uninformed, misinformation, just following like sheep. There is probably 20ish perecent of general indiference as it doesn’t effect them or not caring. Then the reamaining 30ish percent would fall more in line to some degree of siding with Chloe’s belief structure. If we are using Cindy’s belief as the represenatitive of one side and Chloe being the representative of the others beliefs.
9.1) “She had been relentless in her beliefs, adamant that Littles were not equals, that their role in society was to serve and obey” and who taught Cindy this?
Cindy though her time at Preematech and learning and studying on her own and Preematech’s own belief and busines models around littles. As it makes it more advantageous to them if littles are viewed as lesser as it increases profit.
9.2) “But now, as she stood in the grimy sink, a Little in every sense, she realized how wrong she had been. The cruelty of her own rules had come back to her, and there was no escaping it. This was her life now.” Karma bitch
Well said.
10) “The carefree rhythm of her life had not shifted” Well it has, just not from Cindy’s perspective.
The way you put it is probably more accurate.
11) “It wasn’t some innocent glob that had fallen off a toothbrush or squirted too much from the tube. No, this toothpaste had already been used, scrubbed across Madison’s filthy teeth and spat out onto the sink like waste” That is so gross
That is the exact reaction i wanted. So i’m glad i did it justice.
12) “She felt like she had become an extension of Madison’s mess, a part of the filth that her daughter had left behind” I mean she really would be at this point
She is in the trenches of Madison’s mess. So yeah there is really no other way to put it but in theory after this one time she would be more just maintaining it. If I was her I would ask to do it daily so it would just be an easier job. But thats just me
13) “Swallowing her pride, she did the only thing she could—she relieved herself in the sink, the only option left to her.” oh Cindy’s not gonna like a little going to the toilet in her sink, or at least last week Cindy wouldn’t
Last weeks cindy would never. She would have punished Madison. Grounded no phone for a week. Grounded to her room outside of school but it would be directly to school and directly home after school.
14) “The woman who once commanded respect, who once controlled her household, was now urinating in her daughter’s sink like some forgotten pet” That’s such a rough image for Cindy to be in.
Especially as Greg was just given a personal bathroom scaled to a male little size. that has a door and walls. While Cindy is basically in the slums.
15) “Madison was standing above her, her massive form looming like a careless giant. She wasn’t watching directly, but she knew” oh that’d be so awkward for Cindy.
It woudl be for anyone to be fair. Im not sure who would want someone watching over them in situation as its embarassing enough with no one knowing.
16) “She was scrolling, texting, and swiping, just like before—as if nothing had changed, as if her mother’s degradation wasn’t something even worth noticing.” alternatively she could just be avoiding looking at it.
It was probably both to be fair. As i’m sure there was an equal degree of I don’t want to see that.
17) “dropping a tiny mop and some brushes down in front of Cindy” ooh little equipment.
Yup, goes to show how muc Madison cares.
18) “You always complained about this bathroom—my bathroom, Mom. As if it somehow mattered” OK so they are rich enough for multiple/personal bathrooms. I was wondering where their wealth held them. (Obviously, they’re afford two Littles wealthy, but I meant beyond that)
They are decently well off. I would say probably comparable to Sara where they are quite comfortable and don’t have financially worries. But they aren’t Ellie or Chloe levels either.
19) “Madison—” Cindy began, instinctively trying to speak, but the collar tightened around her neck before she could finish” I guess that confirms McKenzie only altered Greg’s collar. Still, it would have been funny if Cindy’s had been the same the whole time and they just never noticed.
That would ahve been pretty good. I can’t see McKenzie changing Cindy’s settings as she probably didn’t think of it and then mixed with the animosity ifshe did see it go off.
20.1) “When I’m talking, you stifle it, Mom,” you get your listening perfect, then worry about hers, young lady.
Madison’s hears everything she wants to hear 🙂
20.2) “She even mimicked the gesture Cindy used to make, closing her hand into a fist to symbolize control. The phrase and motion were like a dagger—Cindy had used them so many times with Littles she had once trained” that’s so shitty Cindy.
Would you really expect any different? She also used it with her own children.
20.3) “Now, she was on the other side, the one being silenced, powerless” and it’s deserved
Thats fair
21) “Like I was saying, it didn’t matter. Yet, you always made a point to force me to clean” I mean it prevents mould and other contaminants or Germs from thriving if it’s kept clean.
There are many benefits in regards to keeping clean Madison just didn’t want to clean it seh wanted her mom do it and I guess in the end she got her way.
22) “There was no room for argument. She was in the position she had always believed Littles belonged in, the same position she had fought to enforce. Now, that belief felt like a cruel twist of fate” these are all your own choices, Cindy.
She did set up her own pins and get the bowling ball and her own scorecard. So its only fitting.
23) “Good… Then you should have no trouble cleaning it. It seems like a fitting chore for you.” no it doesn’t, Honestly I reckon it’d be comparable to the work I do with a forklift, pressure washer, and a team. Cindy doing it alone is needless cruelty, and the gratitude manipulation was just mean.
There is a follow up where she gets additional tools later this week.
24) “You’ll show Dad how to do it next time, too.” Not if McKenzie has anything to say about it.
Well its more if he is present. Madison doesn’t actually care if he helps or not. It makes little difference to her. She would only include him if he was around but it wouldn’t materially change anything from her viewpoint. SHe would probably prefer Cindy to do it alone.
25) “It’s like you always said: ‘A Little needs supervision and guidance, especially early on.’” That doesn’t actually sound too bad, it’s the context of all Cindy’s other teachings that ruin it.
Out of all Cindy’s ideals this is one I actually agree with. Granted Cindy probably takes it to a more extreme then I would.
26) “She set down a small mop bucket filled with cleaning chemicals, the scent of harsh disinfectant filling the air, adding to Cindy’s growing discomfort” I hope those chemicals are safe for littles to use.
They could be all natural cleaners. It wasn’t elaborated on.
27) “She hated cleaning Madison’s sink when she was at full size—now, being tasked with it as a Little felt like a twisted nightmare” that’s an understandable reaction.
I would hate it myself. Her sink sounds gross.
28.1) “This wasn’t just a one-time punishment; it was her future. Her new life.” not even a punishment at all.
True its really chore more then a punishment as Madison is just laying out a job she wants her to do. She isn’t punishing her for anything.
28.2) “And the worst part was, if she were watching another Little do this same task, she would have praised Madison for finding such a suitable job. She would have commended her daughter for assigning a task that made a Little feel useful, proud even, of their contribution.” at least she’s self-aware about it, that’s to her benefit.
The selfwareness is growth on Cindy’s part. I wanted to include that growth to develop her character.
29) “I mean, no, Ms. Wessen.” Even saying Madison’s name now felt like a betrayal of her own dignity” well she’s not though, she’s saying Madison’s Title.
That is true actually. I never thought of it that way.
30.1) “Like you always said, ‘If you have time to lean, you have time to clean.’ “ Really not a good saying, sometimes leaning time isn’t good cleaning time.
Cindy having a bad saying? Preposterous, that would never happen.
Will get to the remaining later tonight.
30.2) It still makes Madison’s statement invalid though as they were still lounging around.
31) Perhaps but Cindy said herself earlier she would applaud Madison for this prior. So its not like she would view it as to much work or unfair.
31.2) She has provided Cindy a home, she provides her well balanced meal, she provides her with heat, water, protection, safety from predators, environment and anyone who would do her harm. Which is similar to what CIndy provided for Madison.
32) considering the state of the sink it would be hard to miss the spills and stains. Just start mopping
32.2) Nothing like Cindy digging herself a further hole.
33) I have to keep you on your toes.
34) well said
1) It’ll be a load off her shoulders for sure
2) The guardian she fostered and the guardian she rejected. You entice me and peak my interest.
3.2) Not just behind someone, behind their foot.
4.1) and where did she think littles would relieve themselves during winter or harsh weather?
4.2) Didn’t think of it like that.
6) Very true.
7) Looking forward to them
8) A spectrum ranging from Cindy to Chloe with Sara being in the middle and Lauren used for apathy will now be how I measure all characters in this show.
9.1) So it’s Preema Tech’s fault!
11) Very yucky, well done
12) It would be easier if done Daily, but that could give madison an excuse to take less care than she already does
13) And Madison would take that punishment out on her little
14) The difference in how their treated is so strong
17) cares about the work getting done
18) Sara does seem like a fair comparison.
19) I was thinking it’d be a both or neither situation.
20.1) So much to improve she has.
20.2) Oh, so it’s twice the Karma
21) Everything’s coming up Maddie.
23) Oo, more little tools
24) I meant Mckenzie might ban Madison from putting her little to work
25) Broken clocks and all that
26) Possibly, I have a bit where to characters discuss it, I’m just waiting for an opportunity in a fan fic to place it, lol
28.1) I remember when one time punishments started to become regular chores
28.2) A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
30.1) It happens to the best of us.
“Will get to the remaining later tonight.” No worries mate, take your time
31.1) And Cindy would have been wrong.
31.2) Cindy also provided her with leisure, some luxury and sufficient things to enjoy her self with.
32.1) LOL
32.2) She’s a cunt
33) what a twist
Also did anyone see the Jake vs Mike fight bro so ass!!!! Now I want to see a little version of it because it at least be adorable and new to see Mike and Jake fight in a tiny arena and since little live longer Mike could technically get back in prime shape and fight better !!!
Do it Asuka please!!!!
You mean the one where Jale Paul and Mike Tyson team up to defeat everyone watching?
(Though Littles forced to fight for the entertainment of humans is an idea I considered for my Fanfic, as something cruel happening in worse places in the world)
Littles live longer, but they don’t age backwards.
Jordan didn’t go from a 24yo Human to a 24yo Little, (which would functionally equate to a 12yo human) he became a 48yo little. (equating into his previous 24yo human body)
I saw it twitter, it was lame. when I was young mike Tyson was in his prime and in high school and college we also saw his fights. Even a old Tyson would try to end it fast. Its who he is. It was like WWE.
I personally think the fight did more Mike Tyson then it did for Jake Paul. Mike Tyson in his prime would have knocked Jake paul it one round maybe two.
However at 58 years old he went the distance and lost sure. But Jake Paul in his prime couldn’t knock out 58-year-old Mike Tyson, and it wasn’t even ever really a question or a doubt on anyone’s mind as to if he was going to.
Mike Tyson looked aged because he is almost 60 and a 27 year old trained fighter couldn’t put him away.
Honestly I’m more sympathetic towards Cindy than most. It kind of reminds me of the Bible story about the Apostle Paul formerly Saul who committed atrocities believing he was right only to then suffer as a result of his actions and become part of the same system he was seeking to destroy and even suffered as a result himself. Cindy is similar. She came from a nice background and probably thought she was in the right herself only to suffer under said system. I think she is redeemable. While what she supported was wrong it doesn’t mean she deserves to suffer. She should be given the opportunity to right her wrongs any way she can. She was wrong but we do things daily which the future will judge us harshly that we don’t know yet. She deserves a chance. Any eye from and eye makes all parties blind.
This is a pretty good parallel. Good call out. I agree with you I think CIndy is redeemable. But it will take time and effort.
It won’t be something that can be fixed in 3 days. It would take time. Many weeks to even many months to truly make be redeemed as while she had bad beliefs she is redeemable but she also hurt people including her eldest daughter with those beliefs and when you hurt other people you have to work that much harder and it takes that much longer.
Dammm I’m so late to the story😂 I lost my phone!!
1. As much as she deserves it! I actually feel really bad for Cindy
2. I feel like Madison is showing her what her rules really meant to show her how bad Cindy’s morals are about littles
3. I’d love to see a reconciliation soon with Madison and Cindy where Madison shows her genuine affection and Cindy is telling Madison how wrong she was and how much of a better person Madison is compared to Cindy
4. Don’t you dare do that to our Greg!! He’s a saint