"Can you change me back to normal size, Annie?" Jack asked. Annie sagged her shoulders and sighed. "Unfortunately, no. I don't understand why, it's a bug the researchers are currently undertaking study, but with these trials, the participant must wait for the effects to subside. Another unusual part about it is that the change isn't gradual, you'll likely return to your normal size in an instant. This typically happens about two to three days after undergoing the experiment. This means, you likely won't be back to normal until this weekend." Jack sighed. Of course there was some strange thing that kept him smaller longer. He didn't necessarily blame Annie, since this was experimental work, but he was a bit irritated nonetheless. "Okay, thanks for letting me know. Would you mind sending my compensation to my dorm?" Annie nodded. "Of course. Email me tonight and I'll make sure that you receive your compensation by tomorrow morning." Jack smiled, gave her a thumbs up, then left the building.
Squeezing underneath the door to get outside, Jack was in for quite the shock when he saw Maryse, his "partner" from earlier, sitting on a bench nearby watching the entrance. She must have noticed him because as soon as he began walking down the pavement, she got up and was moving his way. Not really sure as to why this was happening, Jack just tried to ignore her and keep moving. Unfortunately, Maryse had other plans. When she was close enough, she plucked Jack off the ground and held him in her palm. "Hey, little guy. Jack, right? I needed to talk to you," she said. Still unsure of what was happening, Jack shrugged. "Okay, sure. What's up?"
"So, I'm not sure if you were awake or not, but when I finished my run today, I had broken my own personal record," Maryse stated. Jack grinned. "That's awesome, congratulations." Maryse smiled for a moment, then continued talking. "I've been struggling a little lately trying to improve my time, and I came up with a theory as to how all of a sudden I did so well and broke my record. I think it was you." Jack was flabbergasted and moved back in her hand. "Me? What do you mean?"
"Well, you were so comfortable under my foot that you gave me some extra spring to work with and I think that contributed to my overall speed and endurance. I think you could help me out a little bit more so I can continue to have excellent times," Maryse spoke. Jack was starting to piece things together. She was going to put him back in her sock. "No, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to decline. That was not an experience I would want to go through more than once. I don't like to be a disappointment, but I can't do that." Maryse frowned. "It'll only be for the next couple days, I'm not going to overload you," she whined. Jack closed his eyes to gain his composure. "Listen, I'm only going to be this small for two or three days, Annie said. When I grow back, it will be spontaneous. Which means, there won't be a warning for when I grow back. And if I'm in your shoe at the time I do grow back, I'll probably kill you in a freak accident. You don't want that, do you?" Maryse shook her head. "Definitely not, but here's the thing..." She pulled out an exact replica of the shrink ray Annie had. "As a reward for participating in the research, Annie gave me an extra of her shrink rays. All I have to do is blast you once and you'll remain small. Now you can help me out, correct?" Jack was going to try and protest, but Maryse had already began to move. She clenched Jack in her hand, then walked over to the bench she was at before. The runner placed Jack in her back pocket, then sat down on him as she took off her shoe.
"Maryse, please!" Jack cried. She didn't listen to him, only hummed in response. Once her shoe and sock were off, Maryse grabbed Jack out from underneath her and raised him over her open sock. "Jack, I appreciate you becoming my insole for the time being. It really makes a difference in the long run." She laughed at her own pun as she dropped Jack into her soggy sock. Even while it was outside in the fresh air, Jack was gagging at how strong the odor was. Almost as soon as Maryse dropped Jack in her sock, her foot followed him inside. "Not again!" Jack yelled. But screaming did nothing. Maryse flattened him under her foot and tightened her sock. She of course then put her shoe back on, making sure to tie it tightly, then began walking. Jack, meanwhile, did his best to remain conscious as the horrible smell, squishy feeling coming from Maryse's sweaty foot, and pressure put on him every step she took took their toll. Unfortunately, when Maryse took off running, Jack didn't stand a chance at staying awake. Perhaps that was for the best.
Jack eventually is awoken, though not on his own. What happened?
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