So... I'd probably teeter between mentally five but with/without knowledge. I can't make my mind up there...
Or... full adult with memories, but trapped within the five year old body and mind. Does that make sense? Kind of like they are along for the ride, but the five year old them is driving and they're tucked in the back in a carseat with several straps....
Originally I was going with what you suggested as the latter (ie in the middle of explaining massively important thing 'blah blah blah oooh legos!' and runs off) But from what people have commented and by chatting with people and considering the plot points I need to hit I'm thinking mostly mentally five but with the inherent abilities they had as an adult (the things they could do without thinking about like using certain technology and whatnot) as well as being familiar with friends and loved ones that they knew as adults.
Actually... the latter on mine was... let's see if I can explain it better....
The adult mind is trapped inside the child. They can observe everything going on but have no influence over it. I guess like they are possessed.
Meanwhile, the 5 year old is in full control and going with what you just said can recognize friend/foe and has inherent abilities, but overall is a 5 year old.
Of course, that all depends on POV... we might never see the trapped adult based on POV.
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So... I'd probably teeter between mentally five but with/without knowledge. I can't make my mind up there...
Or... full adult with memories, but trapped within the five year old body and mind. Does that make sense? Kind of like they are along for the ride, but the five year old them is driving and they're tucked in the back in a carseat with several straps....
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Originally I was going with what you suggested as the latter (ie in the middle of explaining massively important thing 'blah blah blah oooh legos!' and runs off) But from what people have commented and by chatting with people and considering the plot points I need to hit I'm thinking mostly mentally five but with the inherent abilities they had as an adult (the things they could do without thinking about like using certain technology and whatnot) as well as being familiar with friends and loved ones that they knew as adults.
Or something.
If I don't throw the whole story in the crapper.
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The adult mind is trapped inside the child. They can observe everything going on but have no influence over it. I guess like they are possessed.
Meanwhile, the 5 year old is in full control and going with what you just said can recognize friend/foe and has inherent abilities, but overall is a 5 year old.
Of course, that all depends on POV... we might never see the trapped adult based on POV.
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