Jess, still unsure about the whole idea much less the feasibility of actually transforming into an animal, sighed and stalled for time to think.
What animal would she want to be? Or what animal part would she like? A tail maybe? Or fur? Jess just didn't know quite what to think.
Mary, seeing Jess's stalling, sat next to her and gave her a one-armed hug. "Don't worry, I won't press you into doing anything."
"I dunno, Mary, this is just so weird. I dunno if I should try it or if I do try it, what I'd want to be." Jess shakes her head is dismay. Mary's hug gave Jess encouragement and she began looking over the vials.
"OK, if I do this, will you drink the same vial?" Jess looks at her friend.
Mary smiles wholeheartedly and nods. "Of course! It'll be fun, you'll see!"
Jess finally smiles and nods, convinced at least that Mary was there for her. Perusing the box of vials, Jess settles on...