As Matt studied the options at his fingertips, he fought off a giddy wave of dizziness at all the astounding, exotic possibilities.
"Inanimate," he read one of the menu headers. "Animal."
He clicked on the animal button and opened sub-menus for canine, feline, bovine, porcine, and on and on. More clicking brought up lists of everything from fish and insects to primates and rodents.
"Plenty of options," he said aloud in an impressed tone.
He discovered a button that brought up plant options. "You mean I could be a tree?" Matt queried.
A voice, a cheap Siri rip-off, suddenly replied."I am the voice feature for your new Chronivac 4.0 Your device is programmed with nearly 200 varieties of tree, as well as shrubs and bushes. Of course, if you are seeking something more specific, you can download more options. Shall I provide a link?"
"No," Matt answered. "I don't want to be a tree."
"What would you like to explore?" The pleasant female voice queried. "Have you considered body modifications, age changes or size alterations?"
"I'm simply looking over the options," Matt said, feeling rushed.
"I will allow you to browse through the extensive menu," she said. "If you do require my services again, remember that stating aloud any question will prompt an immediate response. If you do not wish my assistance, please refrain from making statements in the form of questions."
Matt felt shocked. Was the faux-Siri actually irritated with him?
"Thanks," he said. "I will remember that."