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They've been experimenting with forced perspective techniques: change the perceived size of objects on camera, then see if the real object changes.
Zane tries it on Darling. Halfway through, the room shifts to giant scale and Zane's camera captures not illusion, but reality.
"It worked!" yells Darling, shrunk to doll-size.
"It did." Zane leans in close and picks up Darling by the collar. "Oh, you are adorable," he coos.
"Um..." Darling kicks his feet in thin air. "We should change me back. Whenever you're ready."
A familiar grin blooms on Zane's face. "Why would I do that, my little Darling?"