Adrian, a 22-year-old British man, had just received an unexpected package in the mail. He examined the mysterious parcel with a sense of intrigue. It was a small box from TransDem Labs, a company he had never heard of. There were no instructions, just a CD-ROM, a portable emitter, and a USB connection. Curiosity piqued, he decided to take it along with him to his friends' wedding.
The wedding was a grand affair, held in a picturesque countryside venue. The bride, Amy, was radiant in her wedding gown as she walked down the aisle at her original height of 5 feet 7 inches. The groom, Ryan, stood at 6 feet 2 inches. Adrian watched from the crowd, clutching the box containing Chronivac version 4.0.
As the ceremony progressed, Adrian's mind raced with possibilities. He knew it was risky, but the allure of the unknown was too tempting. During a lull in the ceremony, when all eyes were on the bride and groom, he discreetly slipped the CD-ROM into his laptop and connected the portable emitter.
The software interface popped up on his screen, revealing a list of possible alterations. Adrian couldn't resist the temptation to make a truly dramatic change. With a mischievous grin, he selected "Height" from the list and, with audacity, moved the slider bar up significantly. Amy's height increased from 5 feet 7 inches to an astonishing 7 feet 5 inches, while Ryan's height decreased from 6 feet 2 inches to a mere 5 feet 1 inch.
But Adrian didn't stop there. He realized the true potential of the Chronivac device. He selected "Perception of Reality" from the list and set it so that everyone present would always believe that Amy had been that tall, and Ryan had always been shorter. It was as if their altered heights had been their reality all along.
The screen flashed, indicating that the changes were applied not just physically but also in the minds of everyone present. Adrian couldn't believe his eyes as Amy stood towering over everyone, and Ryan appeared notably shorter, and no one around seemed to notice or question the change.
During the reception, as the newlyweds danced their first dance, Adrian couldn't help but think how entertaining it was watching the giant Amy carry the short Ryan as they danced, he then thought "What should I change next?"