“Oh, and remember the rules we talked about on day one. No one wants you running to Mom with all the details of what happened. She is definitely going to approach you and try to pump you for knowledge,” Sara said, pulling out another dress and examining it in the mirror.
“It’ll probably be in a moment when you’re alone or at least when Sara isn’t within earshot. She knows you’re the weak link,” Ellie added matter-of-factly, tossing a pillow up and catching it.
“I am not the weakest link. I can keep a secret,” Jordan said, crossing his arms.
“Mmhmm. Okay, let me put it this way. Of the people in this room, who is most likely to talk when pressed?” Ellie asked, giving him a knowing glare.
“Okay, that’s not fair. I may be the most likely here, but when information hits me, it’s vaulted,” Jordan insisted, planting his foot down.
Sara snorted. “Jordy, I love you, but you have loose lips. They know it’s a party. They know we’re drinking and having fun. Just don’t talk about anything specific about tonight.” She gave him a gentle pat on the head, her tone both affectionate and firm.
Jordan huffed. “What if I’m asked? I have to say something.”
Sara continued sifting through her closet, the sound of hangers moving and clothes shifting filling the room. “Just talk about safe things—like what you think of Chloe’s house, how big everything was. You know, normal Little talk.”
“Normal Little talk?” Jordan frowned. “We Littles talk about more than just how big everything is.”
Ellie smirked. “Sure, sure. You guys talk about all sorts of things. Like… how big things are compared to other big things.”
Jordan glared. “Oh, hilarious. You should be a comedian.”
Ellie grinned. “I try.”
Sara finally settled on an outfit, holding it up for Ellie’s approval. “This one?”
Ellie tilted her head, considering it. “Eh. It says ‘fun but responsible.’”
Sara groaned. “I need ‘fun but slightly irresponsible.’”
Jordan sighed, rubbing his temples. “And you guys think I’m the weak link?”
Ellie flopped onto the bed, stretching out dramatically. “Jordan, sweetie, you crack under pressure like a cheap phone screen.”
Jordan pointed at her. “That is slander.”
Sara snorted. “That is truth.”
Jordan crossed his arms, shifting on his feet. “Okay, fine. What if I just refuse to talk to her at all?”
Ellie gasped in mock horror. “Oh no, the silent treatment. That’ll definitely not make her suspicious at all.”
Sara smirked. “Yeah, that won’t make her think we did something shady or anything.”
Jordan groaned. “Fine. I’ll talk. But only about safe topics.”
Ellie grinned. “Atta boy. So, what’s your go-to ‘safe topic’ when a Mrs. Reeves is grilling you?”
Jordan thought for a moment. “Uh… how nice the furniture was?”
Ellie cackled. “Perfect. ‘Oh Mrs. Reeves, the upholstery was just exquisite!’”
Jordan scowled. “I hate you.”
Sara chuckled. “It’s not a bad idea, actually. Talk about Chloe’s house, mention the food, maybe talk about how weird it is seeing a pool that looks like an entire lake to you.”
Jordan sighed. “You really think this will work?”
Ellie patted his head. “Sweetie, all you need to do is not be yourself for five minutes. You’ll be fine.”
Jordan swatted her hand away. “I repeat: I hate you.”
Sara grinned. “Okay, we have a plan. Now, let’s get back to me. What am I wearing?”
Jordan groaned as the outfit debate started up again, resigning himself to a day of secrets, stress, and a lot of dodging questions.
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lol took me a moment to realize that they meant sarah’s mom. for a second I thought it was Kelli they were talking about since she seems to have a interest in the group dynamic.
that being said, I wonder if Sarah and others not affected by smallara ever think about what it is littles talk about, or if they actually think it’s just mundane stuff like how big everything is. I’ll put a * for these first few interactions between jordan, gavin, and kelli since I think they’ll mostly know they’re talking about coping and the changes and stuff like that, but out side of it, it’s worth thinking about I think. Especially if they all end up having phones in little mode and can get involved in little culture, whatever that ends up looking like. it’d be cool for them to talk about things and sarah and everyone have no clue what they were referring to
Ohhhhhh there own secret code or hand sign or facial signs about their deeper meanings between the lines about what they talk about the girl miss or don’t realize which I would love to see proving the point of little ingenuity and intellect
exactly. I’m really curious what little culture ends up looking like. like maybe announcements from the little cities in generitech that aren’t as monitored by generitech allowing for some form of independence talking about how laws and decisions by normies would effect littles and stuff like that. like it’d give the news networks that greg saw in his habitat in Kenzie’s room have more value than he initially thought it did
Same I hope we see the growth and development like black culture with music and art but for Littles it’s like innovation and creativity in small to normals but has great value or something like that
Based on past chapters, Little phones are taped and monitored so they can only talk about what the government allows them to talk about because like in our world you cant let the slaves have to much freedom that they become a problem. I like the idea of them using their advanced smelling power to help detect Bigs being sick like dogs do. I am surprised there isn’t more little helping their big’s with there advanced smelling.
Ahhhh I love chapters like these and Jordan just repeating his phrase “I hate you” I guess that’s his official catchphrase now and I love it
Now wee need a Kelli catchphrase to match with him and even Gavin and the other littles too lol
Great work and I didn’t have to open a portal and beat up Jordan again …….for now at least
I’m hopeful for Jordan not having low T with Kelli now lol. It sounds like it will be a few more chapters before we get to see the party so at least he can work on his game with the giant girls changing while he waits lol.
1) “Oh, and remember the rules we talked about on day one. No one wants you running to Mom with all the details of what happened. She is definitely going to approach you and try to pump you for knowledge,” Standard mother move. However, it is a red flag that Jordan doesn’t have a safety net.
2) “I am not the weakest link. I can keep a secret,” you kept Chloe’s private business secret for less than 24hrs.
3) “They know it’s a party. They know we’re drinking and having fun. Just don’t talk about anything specific about tonight.” They’re already OK with their kids underage drinking, it must be pretty severe what she wants kept secret.
4) “You know, normal Little talk.” Littles have their own verion of small talk.
5) “Normal Little talk? We Littles talk about more than just how big everything is.” I can 100% believe that this world stereotypes Littles doing that.
6) “I need ‘fun but slightly irresponsible.’” Slightly? She underestimates her irresponsibility.
7) “Okay, fine. What if I just refuse to talk to her at all?” – “Oh no, the silent treatment. That’ll definitely not make her suspicious at all.” All he has to do is get “offended” by something she says it it won’t be suspicious. Tiffany doesn’t care for Littles too much so I could easily see her saying something that could be taken the wrong way.
8) “It’s not a bad idea, actually. Talk about Chloe’s house, mention the food, maybe talk about how weird it is seeing a pool that looks like an entire lake to you.” So standard party vague talk used to keep parents unsuspicious. Should he also talk about the music and how nice everyone was?
1) Loose lips sink Jordans ship lol.
2) Data don’t like Jordan lol.
3) I said the same thing to my daughter, I just want her safe. She cant learn from her mistakes if she is dead.
4) I would think they would because of their advanced senses but since Jordan hasn’t been around littles he wouldn’t know lol.
5) I would think they would talk about how big everything is also but also how Big’s smell because of their super smell and how things look different because of their super eyes.
6) That is a good look for girls lol.
7) I agree, Tiff working at the hospital has been desensitized to littles plight and looks at them as a burden. That is why I think Jordan needs to work them living doll angle with Tiff so she can lighted up with him to look at him differently.
8) If he gets cranky, he could talk about all the girls asses looking the size of large building lol.
9) I like the idea of little scientist working on a cure or a way to mutate the virus to affect all immune humans males in secret in little city cites under the humans noise because they are smart and can ovoid detection. That way the only bigs are immune woman and woman and men that havent changed yet. That way the humans would have to treat them better or the human race would die off.
9) it’d make more sense for the Secret Little Scientists to target the immune women, because from what I’ve learned in my life, men care about women a lot more than women care for men.
That has been the opposite in my life. I have been blessed to be very successful in life and a lot of it has been to very caring woman through out my life taking care of my overworked self. I have had many relationships with woman until I met my wife and have never had a bad break up. In my experience, woman’s maternal instinct to comfort is strong and I had some great male friends since high school but most guys always have a completive undertone for me. I hope you find the right woman to change your outlook =)
1) It is a typical mother thing. Although Tiffany would as most mothers would create or find a situation where he doesn’t have anyone to fall back onto. As shes going to know if anyone is going to say something its going to be Jordan as she knows Ellie and Sara to well.To know they wont say anything more then what they want her to know.
2) yup. Everyone knows Jordan’s inability to keep secrets. But he thinks he’s really good at it.
3) Well okay with it and knowing it will happen are different. They would prefer Sara and her friends not drink but tehy also know they will whether they want them to or not. So being safe is more important then being okay with it. As if they are strict about it it could lead to Sara being unsafe. So they would rather be open and acknowledge its going to happen and we just want you to make good choices and come home safely. As they want Sara and her friends to be able to trust them without fear of getting in trouble which can lead to dangers and more trouble. Sara specifically doesn’t want Jordan talking about her and Chloe.
4) They would. Jordan was never good with that kind of thing to begin with. He was more quiet and reserved. Not kayla levels of bad or anything. More just average.
5) They do, but I also think littles would talk about how big things look. Especially with how knew it is as they weren’t born littles. Smallborns probably wouldn’t. As they would have no comparison point so everything would appear normal sized.
6) Well i would say generally Sara is responsible if you are encompassing every aspect of her life and not just littles.
7) I wouldn’t say she doesn’t care. But she desensitized to the plight. Its like if you ever work debt collection. The sob stories lose there appeal. You can only hear so many death, cancer, etc. stories until your like okay but you still need to pay your bill. Tiffany is kind of at a similar state. she isn’t heartless but also is very much heard it all, seen it all when it comes to littles.
8)As long as he doesn’t out Sara and Chloe. I don’t think they care.
7) I can understand your point. Working in EMS you see a whole bunch of stuff. Most just rolls over you or you can’t sympathize because you’ve heard it a lot. But at the same time I can sympathize with those who are truly victims. I’ve dealt with a lot of violent assault calls. 2 drunk guys having a fist fight doesn’t do much. But abuse of a spouse or kids. That never becomes acceptable or easy to deal with. I think it’s all about perspective and expectations. Seeing 2 idiots being idiots is difficult to be upset about. Seeing the weak and helpless on the other hand. You’d have to be pretty heartless or truly broken. So I think Tif not caring definitely has to do with dealing with Littles often but definitely some superiority complex thrown in.
I agree with you in the medical field you would be more sensitive to some situations then others. Especially child abuse I feel like would be difficult.
Tiffany is sensitized to it and then you mix it with the messaging of the government, and society at large and how the information is presented. Its all put in a way that littles are a lower species. Not that it excuses her as she still is responsible for her own beliefs However, I do think the system has a factor which would be different the real world.
I also will say tiffany does have a as you said a bit of a superiority complex as she does to a degree believe the facts the government have put out which Sara questions more which puts her into a more grey area. Its one of the divisive points about her character that I created from the start.
As I wanted to create a family who had would be similar to conservative views in this world. They were good people generally but believed that littles were not equal and they had a daughter who wasn’t fully with them but also leaned that direction and what would that be like for a little.
As its part of what creates the natural conflict of the Smallara mainline series. As you have people who aren’t bad but aren’t 100% likeable either but do enough good things that you cant completely hate them but you do hate some of the things they do and how that looks for the little.
I originally was going to make Jordan more liberal leaning like Chloe but I thought that would be a bit to cliche. So I went with the Jordan you see now who didn’t fully believe in any of this. So he is kind of uncovering how he feels about things and learning about things through his experience and Sara along with her friends.
I am gen x and a true liberal and love everyone. The Liberal name as been distorted by the left and and right just like other words to suit someone’s narrative. It makes me sad. I’m glad you put someone like Chole as a liberal because she is true to the word. Not like it is normally used by hateful people.
I tried to be realistic with how things are depicted so people could create some connections. Obviously some things are embellished or done for narrative purposes.
But I tried to make the world feel seemingly real and relatable.
your doing a great job bud. As humans we are crazy monkeys that fight with our base instincts and our advanced thought processes. We are a messy species lol. I guess that means that littles are Pygmy marmosets. If you grok them they are perfect littles. The breeding female leads lol.
1) I meant it sucks that he can’t be helped by her.
2) That confidence’ll make him worse at it. But it’s only a matter of time before Tiff learns Jordan’s collar has a recording device.
3) I see, still Tiff’s a way cooler mum than I was expecting. I could see Jordan outing Sara, I hope she clarifies to him that her parents don’t know.
5) I can imagine a small born leaving the Little City for the first time and being fascinated by the scale of everything.
6) Fair, but not as responsible as she thinks she is.
7) That makes sense, but I’m assuming she also knows what red flags to look for in cases of Little abuse. I do think it’s unfortunate that Tiffany would use Jordan withough being willing to help him in turn, even sara does that sometimes.
8) Again, has she told him Tiff doesn’t know?
Why do I feel like with alcohol and teenagers, someone will get hurt AKA a little! 😦
I said the same thing in the last season after Jordan got kidnapped. Seems pretty dangerous. This’ll be interesting.
That is certainly possible.The party is a bit higher brow then a typical teenage party. People are dressing up for it. So it has a more formal feel to it.
I am guessing because Chole is involved, I think there will be a secure place for littles with someone to always look after them. She is very smart and caring person. Also I think Sara would help because she has become very protective and caring with chole’s influence like happen with most people from relationships.