"Well, I do have a fetish, but it is embarrassing. I kept it a secret because I didn't think it was possible, so I could never indulge it. But now that I have seen those girls changed into frogs ....."
"You want to change into a frogwoman, too?" asked Kyle. "Why didn't you just say so?"
"Ugh! No! Frogs are gross!" said Crystal with distaste. "I do like the water but I was thinking of something more .... reptilian?"
"Oh, you mean like a snake. I can see that. It might be fun," said Kyle.
Crystal blushed.
"No, not a snake...." She paused and examined Kyle's face, trying to gauge his sincerity and decide if she could trust him. "Screw it. I have always wanted to be part alligator."
"A gator?" asked Kyle with genuine surprise.
"Oh, I knew it. You think its weird. I knew I shouldn't have told you. You must think I am a freak. I have to go, " said Crystal as she stood up to walk away.
Kyle jumped up and followed her, gently grabbed her wrist. "I never said that. Please don't go. It's a little different, I'll admit, but I can see the attraction. They can swim as well as walk on land, just like a frog. But they are apex predators, so you don't have to worry about getting harassed by anything."
"Exactly! You do understand, " said Crystal with enthusiasm and a big smile. "And they are so sexy! With those tough scales and short spines. I touched one at a zoo and feel in love with them. And the tail -- so big, but still flexible. It is just perfect!"
Crystal studied Kyle's face carefully. "Do you really think gators are cool? That it's not strange to want to be a gator?"
Kyle shrugged his shoulders noncommittally. "Not more odd than becoming a frog."
Crystal hugged Kyle. "Thanks, Kyle. I am so glad you are cool with this. So do you think the device can turn me into a gator girl?"
"I don't know. I didn't invent it, I was just the test subject. We can just ask Sam..." began Kyle.
Crystal blanched. "No! You can't ask her! You can't tell anyone! Not everyone will be as cool as you, and I don't want anyone to know my secret. Can you just get the device so we can test it in secret? I am sure we can figure it out on our own."
"I don't know..." said Kyle nervously.
"Pleeeeaaaaase, pretty please, " begged Crystal, with sad longing eyes.