You decide it’s best not to push things too far. This has been a good test of the app’s power, but you don’t want to risk raising suspicion—or making things awkward.
“Well, I hope your friend shows up soon,” you say, giving Lukas a polite smile. “It was nice talking to you.”
Lukas returns the smile, a little surprised but appreciative. “Yeah, same. Take care, and good luck with your homework.”
You nod and head back to your table, feeling a strange mix of accomplishment and unease. The app worked perfectly—Lukas fully believed you were 14. But now you’re left wondering: how far can you really go with this?
Sitting back down, you glance at the MagLib app on your phone. The timer has reset, allowing you to make another change. The glowing map still shows dots for everyone in the cafe, including Lukas, Rose, and Hillary, as well as objects like your laptop and your hot chocolate.