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Episode 5: Worm

Only the most flexible contortionists in the world can join Dr. Why's team, and they have to be willing to work their way to the top.

They come from the most diverse backgrounds, with different traditions and ways of thinking, but they all share one common goal: to become the best contortionists in history.

...Snakelops, Folderine, Frog, Worm, Twist, Gumbit, Chewbilly, Gym Fay, and Compressor X...

But who is the best? What are their stories? And most importantly, why does Dr. Why's suitcase have eyes? Is that a pet? Or is it something more sinister?

No! It's just our little Worm, a girl who constantly forgets where she put all her silly bones... Here? Maybe here? Nah, everything in her body bends like cartilage thanks to the work of her ingenious parents, the Chinese scientists who have managed to make a breakthrough in the science of flexibility.

Real name: Róuyún Qiú
Country of origin: China
Element: Cartilage
Specialty: Enterology
Other hobbies: Soft Bone Kung Fu
Favorite food: Jiaozi

Not that she needs to be carried around in a suitcase, she definitely runs quicker than the Chinese lizard, but she just can't resist the urge to pack herself into anything she can barely fit into.

Worm is not only able to bend her body in every way you'd name, but also has the ability to elongate certain parts – arms, legs and neck, tying them into amazing knots and loops. She can wrap herself around things and crawl through the narrowest ventilation shafts, the thought of getting stuck making her giggle.

The only impenetrable obstacle in her path is her own older sister, Gym Fay, who always seems to be a few folds ahead of her. Few people in the world are aware of Gym Fay's true form, always assuming that her little sister, Worm is the most flexible one. But in reality Gym Fay had achieved the Octafold over four years ago, and since then her training has been kept top secret. Only her parents, Dr. Why and her little sister are aware of her recent training techniques and abilities.

So whenever people mention that Worm is absolutely the most bendable person in the documented history, she can't help but blush and raise her little finger but Gym Fay always gives her a poke before she could answer, making her giggle and change the subject to her favorite topic: where did she put her silly bones again?

What do you think? 😄
Now this is a very interesting concept.
Wow, thanks! I'm very glad you enjoyed it! More to come soon! :D
太棒了!
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Marvelous!
是的,很有趣吧?
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Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Stereotypical cat pose :) If she fits, she sits
Cats are often the best inspiration! 😹
If you don't have any more joints to bother, you could easily end up there. Amazing piece of art! And I love the ongoing story.
Maybe she has an infinite number of joints? 😂 Either way, thanks for the great feedback!
joy
ive never done much enterology but it always looks so fun in your pictures i might just have to try it some more
Well, it was meant to be a joke from the start, but I'm glad you find the idea enter-taining! 😜
Wow, cool pic, its reminds me the puzzle (hidden objects and point to click) game - "mystery case files" (the investigation of the murder in the travel circus). And some game characters looking like that (on your picture).
One question - whats wrong with the feets?) maybe it shoud be strething up not down?
Thank you so much for the comment! I looked up Mystery Case Files and seems like a proper game. I wonder if they have any contortionists involved, haha.

The feet in the picture are fine, it was meant to be a backbend/triplefold and I didn't want them sticking out of the bowl. There are many ways to make a picture, I just do what looks best in my opinion.
If this jar could be made opaque, perhaps it would have a unique flavor. Have you heard of a traditional Chinese trick called "Bottle Girl"?
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