Mary extended the Age Regression vial out to Kelly.
"Oh, no. If that thing did this to you, then I certainly don't want to try it," said Kelly, as she held the vial in her hand.
"Then try another one. The box is full of them. You can alter your body in pretty much any way you can imagine. Taller, shorter, older, younger, stronger, weaker. You can even become an animal. It's you choice," said Mary, pointing to the box.
Kelly returned the Age Regression vial to the box and watched it fill up. Then she began to look through her choices. Finally, she saw one that sparked her interest and gave her an idea. She pulled it out of the box, but kept the label hidden from Mary's view. She poured the contents of the vial into a cup, and placed the vial back into the box.
"I've got a better idea. Why don't you take another one?" said Kelly with a smile.
"Sure, no problem. Just let me look through my choices again, " said Mary as she headed to the box. Kelly held out one hand and held Mary's smaller body in place.
"No, no, no. I want you to try this one, " said Kelly, swishing around the liquid in her cup.
"What? Why?" asked Mary.
"Let's just say I am not 100% convinced yet. But if this works, there will be no doubt. What's the matter? Don't you trust me?" asked Kelly innocently.
In truth, Mary did not trust her at the moment. But what choice did she have. If she really wanted to, Kelly could force her to drink whatever was in that cup. But she wasn't, so it couldn't be that bad. Kelly was her friend, after all. Kelly had come by to check on her when she thought Mary was hurt. She wasn't evil. And Mary couldn't remember any time when she had hurt or really offended Kelly. Mary made her decision, and gulped down the contents of the cup.
"Good girl, good girl, " said Kelly with a smile. She sat down on the couch to watch the next change, a Cheshire grin on her face.