"It will go by faster than you imagine. And at least you can still study things, and read, and speak to your friends. The time will pass." But at the same time, I could imagine it would be a terrible inconvenience to be so small. Or maybe I'd had it easier, receding completely into the haze of my childhood, never knowing the difference.

Opening the door of the cab, I let Marius get in first in case he needed assistance as I give the cab driver the address of my apartment.