[Studying Abroad in the Diaper Dimension (Private for LilGirlLya and Hya123)]

On 11/28/2021 at 11:02 PM, LilGirlLya said:

“So you’re sure Ellie?” Her professor asked. Ellie nodded, she’d been through weeks of consulting, studying, medical tests, psych evaluation and even a will writing. All that stood before her and the next phase of her education was a piece of paper on the table.

“Positive.” Ellie spoke with the confidence of a life long gifted student, skipped several grades and absolutely sure of her academic abilities.

“Very well, sign here, here, and…” her professor flipped to the last page of the document, “here.” Ellie put her name on each line, her apprehension morphing into triumphal pride with each signature. She’d done it. Three and a half years ago she’d come to this university to study child psychology specifically because of this immersion program that ranked their child psych program the best in the country. She may have spent a semester preparing but now it was time.

The alternate dimension was a massive discovery when she was a kid and while at first the sensational aspect of adults in diapers and acting like babies was front page news, nearly a decade had gone by since then and the dimension’s existence had become just another fact of life. For everyone except Ellie. Even as a kid she was curious about how younger kids thought and how their brains worked. She wanted to be a child psychologist in middle school and held onto that dream her whole life. The dimension fascinated her. She’d waited years to sign these releases.

“All set then,” her professor slid her an envelope. “Two tickets inside for the portal service, one for the initial trip and another for the return in six months. Now, given the time dilation expected, you’ll actually be back in about seven and a half months, middle of summer. Once you get back just work on that thesis and you should have your Masters by your 21^st birthday. It’s a big ordeal Ellie, not everyone comes back. Just be ready.”

Ellie nodded and shook hands with her professor. She was going to do this!

Ellie spent the next few days putting her affairs in order, she didn’t have many friends or much of a social life to speak of, but she did spend time with her parents. For as confident as Ellie was, they were worried. It would be fine, Ellie assured them. Even still, she was given permission for a few sleepovers with friends to make sure her first night in what people called the Diaper Dimension wouldn’t be her first night away from her parents. Growing up gifted and a bit socially awkward, Ellie’s parents helicoptered over her growing up. Ellie was kept on strict rules and limits but it seemingly all paid off. Ellie enjoyed moments of spontaneity, as for the first time her life the tight schedule she was kept to was relaxed in the lead up to the trip.

When the day came, Ellie’s parents drove her to the portal station downtown. Her dad helped carry her bags and her mom led the way through the crowd. Ellie could feel some apprehension as they entered. It was time.

 

Rebecca woke up early. She could hardly sleep the night before. Today was the day. The Dean of the school of pediatrics had called her for a meeting a few days ago. A student at one of the partner institutes in that other dimension was coming over for an immersion. Rebecca had never hosted one before but had volunteered to do so a few semesters back. This would be her chance. After talking with Hailey and “getting permission” from their little, Mya, Rebecca agreed. She got out of bed, got dressed, and made coffee before coming back to the bedroom. She nudged Hailey awake and as her wife woke she greeted her with a kiss and a cup of coffee.

“Today is the day,” she whispered.