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"You try, Byron. What's five plus seven?"Byron considered. Five and seven probably got along okay. Seven was a jerk, but five was a gutsy little fellow. He smiled. Five could handle seven just fine. Byron liked five. So togetherβ
"Concentrate, Byron."
"I am, Miss. It's . . ." Something pretty, but also quite complicated. ". . . twelve!"
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This is really well done, especially in just 55 words
I have (what may be) a mild form of synaesthesia, though mine is related to color and taste rather than numbers or letters.
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It can be pretty cool. My strongest sense is with the color yellow. I can put my hand in a bag of skittles and tell which ones are yellow by touch. It kinda freaks people out XD
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How absolutely and utterly enthralling! I've not come across this word synaesthesia before, although I've seen rare examples of its prowess in the past. What you've managed to do in only fifty-five words is outstanding, a whole story in it's own right, with a comical element neatly squeezed between the lines 
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Thanks! I'm flattered.
The best known forms of synaesthesia involve mixing up the senses - like hearing colours or tasting musical notes - but it's a broad and fascinating topic.
Thanks for the fav, too!
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I'm glad you liked it! Thanks very much.
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Seeing into a childs mind is a tremendous journey into the wonders of imagination.
Congratulations on your DLD.
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Kids have such wonderful ways of seeing things (when they're not driving me scatty, anyway)! Thank you.
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Yeah, been there... Some come into sanity in their twenties.
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I fear I've misrepresented myself as somebody who's not only nineteen! Good to know I might be approaching sanity, though.
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Oh, this is just absolutely delicious. What a warm and endearing tale to wake up to. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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Thanks! I'm enormously pleased!
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I loved that kid as well. Very nicely done. I have different opinions on pretty much every number as well, although it's more of a like/dislike thing than a personality thing.
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That's amazing, I never thought about numbers having personalities, colours, maybe a feeling but not quite a personality like that. (Although when I thought about it some more I kind of do have preferences for some numbers over others, which made me wonder why.) Nice piece, reminds you to think outside the box, and in such a short piece too
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Thank you very much! I think it's fascinating how many people do characterise numbers to some degree.
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Seven's a jerk? Hmm... kinda headstrong maybe, and often a number villains choose to gather in. But five is more often the number of the annoyingly goody two shoes. I always liked seven better, though it's no four or nine.
My daughter's going to grade 1 next year, and she's got quite the imagination. I think this may be a glimpse of the future.
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Thanks! I'm glad you do.
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Totally. Seven is not lucky, seven is overrated. Cute
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Thanks! I actually forgot about that symbolism when I wrote this, but it's cool to see it ties in the way I would ave done it anyway. (Seven is arrogant.) Maybe it was a subconscious thing. 
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I don't assign personalities to numbers, but I give them unrelated values. Four is my personal favorite.
55 words. Impressive!
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Thanks.
Four is the first square number, and she can be a little smug about that. She's very nice, though.
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I love it! Seven totally IS a jerk!
I've been so impressed with the synthesia
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Aaaarg I was hoping this wouldn't post! I was writing it on the train when my phone crapped out.
So, to finish the thought: I've been so impressed with everyone who has tackled the synaesthesia prompt. I was too scared of it, but I love what people have done!
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Thanks.
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After reading salshep's this was the perfect antidote for the heartbreak! Thank you!
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Yeah, hers was really sad, but I'm glad I could cheer you up!
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This is far too cute to hate. Five stars! (Out of four)
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Thanks very much! Glad you thought so.
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Nice work. Good to see you pulled off the 55 words with aplomb.
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That's great. You made me love that kid in only fifty-five words. Too bad people are going to have a problem with that little quirk!
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