Self-Perception, by ChrisMyst

Chapter 3
Too Hot

Chapter Description: By ChrisMyst. Ben need to take a break.

An hour went by, with people playing with the various toggles, making people’s hair different colors, changing their heights and various aspects of their appearances, often to great effect from the whole family erupting in raucous laughter, especially when Ben’s uncle swapped his own gender for a minute, laughing hysterically.

“Ben, these things are hilarious,” Chris exclaimed.

“Haha, I know! Most people use them for pretty serious stuff, but they’re fun to play around with,” he replied, smiling.

“Seriously! These are really incredible!” Chris added.

“Well, I appreciate the feedback, I’m glad everyone seems to like them,” Ben said, as his mother strode up to him, beaming.

“How’s it going, Ben?” she asked, “Are you having fun?”

“I’m okay, I’m getting a little tired, I might go check out the internet for a bit inside, maybe take a shower or something,” he pulled at his jacket, which felt sweaty from the warm afternoon sun, “Is that alright?”

“Oh, you don’t want to stay outside with everyone?” she said, disappointed, “Sure, the towels are—“

“Mom, I think I know where the towels are,” he snapped, taking the metallic chip key and sliding it into his pants pocket, “I grew up here. It’s not a big house. I’m fine.”

Ben slid the door behind him quickly and it closed loudly.