The morning rays spill over you as you sleep peacefully. This is broken by the peal of the old fashioned alarm clock on your night stand. You stretch mumbling a little then reach over and click it off sitting up and stretching again.
"Thanks grandpa" you whisper to the alarm clock before rising from bed.
You cross the room and head to the bathroom to take care of your morning buisness. Once that's complete you strip your clothes and start to warm the shower. While it warms you explore your body inspecting the blank form before you from neckline to groin there are no indications of gender in any form despite your 18 years of age. You smile shyly to your reflection then move into the shower whispering "18 today" as you do. You spend far too long in the shower but that's okay because the warm water feels great and you can almost imagine what it would feel like on the sets of genitals you will soon have the option to pick from.
Once your shower is complete you head downstairs and settle in for breakfast. Mom has left it out for you with a note.
Honey,
Happy birthday, I had to run to work early but don't worry I'll be home early for your party tonight. Your alteration band will be coming in today if you choose to play with it please be careful. I'm so proud of you and love you dearly I'll see you tonight and can't wait to welcome my little boy or girl or whoever you choose to be into this world.
~Mom
You smile happily as you read this then set it aside before attacking the scrambled eggs and pancakes. As you enjoy the delicious spread you hear the gentle rustle of the letter box and the postmans whistle. As you approach the front door you see him walking across the street to deliver the neighbors mail. You quickly open the door and the box to find a few bills and flyers, some magazines and ads and finally a package with your name on it. You put the mail on the table and take the package with your name on it and head upstairs. Opening it you find a watch like device that pulses in time with your heartbeat and wraps around your non dominant wrist sealing to it and merging with the flesh there.
As soon as it does icons flash in your line of sight the band lights up and you are treated to a simple user guide. The software explains your ability to change has now been unlocked that the world is open to you for the next four years. At the end of that time you will be able to change but you will be limited to changes that fit your chosen career. It cautions you to be careful and safe and opens the menu of choices to you. You cycle through and prepare to change pushing the icon for..........