At first Dr. Burton was reluctant to take in anyone to his new home. Leonard has been single since his transformation from female to male almost a year ago and was still struggling personally to put his new life together. The group helped him just as much as it helped his patients.
However the prospect of seeing and documenting a true Black Lotus was too hard to pass up. Something Dr. Burton had wished to see for many years.
The next day Dr. Burton drove across town to pick up Joshua from Dr. Steinbeck. He was told everything would be ready in advance and that Joshua was told he was going to live with another doctor for awhile.
The drive was a couple hours long but finally Dr. Burton arrived as he knocked on the door and saw his old friend Samuel there.
“Hey there Leonard. I haven’t actually seen you since the change. You look good.” Samuel said.
“Thanks. Is he ready?” Dr. Burton asked.
“I’ll go get him. Just be warned he is a bit shy and still really scared.” Samuel said.
After a few minutes Samuel brought out a young man with him. He was a skinny boy. Around 5’9 150lbs. He had pale white skin and short bright blonde hair.
“Hey there Josh. I’m Dr. Burton. You can just call me Leonard or Leo if you like.” Dr. Burton replied.
“Hi....so....I’m going with you now? Am I just going to be another freak show experiment to you too?” He said a bit upset.
“No...no...Josh I am here to give you a home and help you transition. Your situation is very unique and is going to take a lot special care. I’m here to make sure you get it.” Dr Burton said.
Josh seemed a bit hesitant at first but he felt a genuine feeling of trust coming from Dr. Burton.
“Can I see?” Dr. Burton asked as he saw Josh was wearing thick leather gloves to cover his hands.
Josh didn’t want to reveal the truth of his condition to anyone. However he knew he had to show as he slowly took off his gloves.
Josh’s hands had been totally feminized by this point. To Dr. Burton it looked like someone else’s hands were attached to this boys wrists.
His hands were a deep tan rather than pasty white. The nails were jet black and over an inch long and came to rather sharp points. The skin was soft and smooth. They were smaller and very dainty looking.
“It started in the fingernails and spread to his hands last night. He said he felt a strong wave of heat and pressure in his hands right before it happened. I manned to see part of it but I couldn’t film anything.” Dr. Steinbeck said.
“This is very special Josh. You are very special. This change doesn’t make you any less of a person you understand?” Dr. Burton said.
Josh nodded gently wiping some tears away as he hid his hands behind gloves again. They then proceeded to load up his bags and get him in the car.
“I can’t believe an almost 17 year old boy from a religious zealot household is the first Black Lotus in over ten years.” Dr. Burton said shocked.
“Just treat him well....He’s been through more than you know. Do what you do best and I am sure he will turn out fine.” Dr. Steinbeck said shaking Leonard’s hand.
Dr. Burton and Joshua hit the road soon after heading back to Leonard’s house. It felt strange but for the first time since his own transformation Dr. Burton felt like maybe his own change was a good thing. It allows him to connect and help this boy in ways no other doctor could.