"Three years old," Rita says. Tina frowns.
"That's a bit big for diapers," she says. Rita beams.
"Oh, I know! I did my research! But you see, Leah is resisting potty training. She's being stubborn because she has a newborn younger sibling, and is too young to understand why her sibling can use diapers but she can't."
"Hmm." Tina sighs. "I won't deny that I've seen kids just like that at work. All right." Tina turns to Leah. "I have to get going. Be good for Rita, okay?"
"I'm sure she'll be a doll!" Rita chirps. Tina hugs Leah and Rita, then leaves. Rita turns to Leah. "Okay, I'm sure you have some questions about your role."
"Just one big one, really," Leah sighs. "What exactly is going to be expected of me?" She's becoming increasingly more of the opinion that this isn't worth it, that she should just come clean about everything that happened when she first put on training pants.
"Oh! Well, you're method acting as a three-year-old, which means you'll be living as though you were one. I looked up schedules, foods, and activities for someone that age, to really help with immersion. And I got plenty of cute clothes, so if you get your clothes dirty, I have backups!"
"But you're not dropping me off at daycare or anything, are you?" Leah prompts. As long as she's around someone who knows her real age, she has a slight out. Rita shakes her head.
"Of course not! If I did, I couldn't give you notes on your acting!"
"Okay." Leah sighs in relief. She feels a cramp in her abdomen. She didn't finish going number two earlier, and the need is very strong. She crosses her legs. Rita frowns.
"Leah, your role is that you are using your diapers preferentially," she scolds. "Don't hold it in!" Leah groans. Using a diaper on purpose and avoiding the toilet? Maybe she can't actually do this for a week.