The store clerk who is draped in black clothing puts down the book and looks you up and down before greeting you. You are nervous to speak because the spell that was cast on you is not normal and talking about it to a normal being is unnatural. Although, the store clerk's eyes widen as if she's seen a ghost.
"You... you are one of those who were cast by the transformation Genie". She walks around the desk to have a closer look at you.
"How did you know that?" you ask
"This store is open to magical human like beings from all walks of life. Whereas any normal human can only see an abandoned launderette. My nose can smell the work of the transformation genie from up close. So tell me, is this temporary or permanent?"
You pull down your jeans to show the scales "My useless husband has permanently turned me into a mermaid. For the past few days my condition has gotten worse and if I cannot find a cure in the next 24 days, I will probably have to live in the sea forever. Please tell me there's a way to reverse this".
"I'm afraid the power of the transformation Genie is pretty strong. The only the power of the sea is enough to halt the magic" The clerk heads to the back of the store and rummages through the magical junk shes collected over the years. She returns minutes later with a large shell bra. It was around your size and made of scallop shells. Fisherman rope connected the cups together and made a strap for the back. It looks a lot like what you will find in costume stores or online.
"You were lucky your husband chose the slow method. If you became a mermaid right away, there would be no hope of you becoming human again. Anyway, this shell bra may look tacky and hand made but the shells have properties that can guard and halt against Genie magic. Once donned, you must keep the bra on for the rest of you life otherwise the magic will return".
"Well, at least I do not need to worry about buying new bras then. It may be a fashion disaster but fortunately I can cover the bra if I wear baggy clothing". You say trying to see the bright side of this.
"The tricky part is that this bra has a time limit" the clerk interrupts " The bra can only guard against the magic for 24 hours, but bathing for a while in the sea can replenish it's energy. Think of it as a rechargeable battery, only this is more serious than running out of battery on your cell phone".
The clerk hands you over the bra, it feels really solid and it's quite heavy. It feels like it will be really uncomfortable for you. "Are there any other options?"
"I am sorry, unfortunately this is the only Genie protection item I have in stock and my knowledge of anti Genie magic is limited. I just need to add, the shells power starts from the moment you put the bra on so I suggest timing your visits to the sea well. When you swim around the ocean, you will know when the bra is recharged"