More than anything else, there is one question in your head, a question you absolutely cannot ignore. "Why?" You ask, watching Gene to see any physical signs of what her answer might he. She looks absolutely indignant at your confusion, and seems almost unsure if your question is even serious. When it’s clear that you are, she speaks very slowly. “Have you not seen the way we live in here? We’re so small, so vulnerable. The witch who lives in the house outside is always trying to kill us. She's got this cat..." She shivers all over. "I don't want to get out of her house. I want to get out of being..." She gestures down at herself. "Like this! Small! I know that your magic could do it. I’m willing to let you test it on me until you get it right... I know you're new at it. Else, I would have seen you in the witch‘s shop before, and I haven't." She took your hands, pleading. "Please! I know you can do it... you can practice on me, and when you figure it out, you can change yourself back too! That's a fair deal, isn’t it? Saul's okay, but I want to be free! You can get both of us out, with my help! I know more about the way around in here than anyone. I could get us into the storage room to practice where even the cat won't see us! And because we’re practicing, that should make Saul happy so he will leave us alone... until we can escape!" She paused only briefly, letting go of your hands. "Well? what do you say?"
You don’t have long to consider this offer, but after what time for thought you have, you decide...