“Oh, do me too!” Beth begged. “Change me so that I can change on my own... I want to be able to change into anything I can think of... Um... Without having to use a catalyst or whatever.”
[[ Genetic parameters set ... Exposure complete ... Stimulate when ready ]]
“Way to think big...” Henry laughed. “Can mine also be adjusted to let me change into anything?”
[[ Parameters currently set ... Pending stimulation ]]
“Until next time I suppose...” Henry shrugged, then turned to Beth. “Ready to head out?”
“Sure...” Beth answered. “I gotta grab my clothes from Kara’s room really quick. ... Hey Kara, do you mind if I keep these until next time I see you? Or maybe I could have Julia bring them next time you two meet up?”
“That’s fine...” Kara replied. “Just make sure you take them off before you ‘stimulate’ for that new change.”
“Of course...” Beth blushed.
She went to Kara’s room to gather her damp clothes, then returned to find Henry waiting near the door. The two of them said goodbye and left Kara alone. This was the first time she had been alone since yesterday afternoon and after hearing Beth’s transformation request, was considering doing something similar for herself.
She wasn't really in the mood to stimulate a new change. Besides, Julia would likely be back sooner than later. She flipped on the TV to see if anything new had been reported. Evidentially, they had found a cure. She listened closely as they described seven locations where the cure could be administered, stressing that quantities were extremely limited...