paradisalost | Loss Start - He Did Not Approve This Surgery

[Morning]

[Oh Paradisa. It is such a lovely morning isn't it? Birds chirping outside, gentle, crisp, autumn sunshine. It's one of those days you just want to laze about in bed, stretch a bit and maybe curl up to that special someone, and - ]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[Hear a very feminine scream of panic.

Now, normally, Ashura does not panic, but this... well, this is well worth the panic.]

[Afternoon]

[Having calmed down some and somehow being assured this was neither permanent nor probably long lasting, Ashura is out and about, walking around the Castle in his brand new body. He is trying not to feel to uncomfortable in perhaps the most modest outfit he could find in his equally changed wardrobe, and is intent on going outside to the gardens in hopes that nature will help him find a better sense of calm. Of course, this requires walking through the Castle and this, in and of itself, is an extreme source of discomfort. Please, by all that is holy, do not let anything happen that will just make this worse.]

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No, no I am fine. I just... this is quite the shock is all.

Whatever's the matter? To whom am I speaking? Do you need any assistance?

This is Geoffrey Chaucer. I don't know very many people, or my way around, but I'll do what I can.

Oh, Geoffrey, it is you. It is Ashura, from the other day.

......

[There is a long pause. Then:]

You're sounding a little... different today, my highness.

[He's trying to decide if this is really Ashura.]

...Are you quite sure you are the same Ashura? Forgive me, but I thought...well, you sound rather...feminine.

Yes, I know I sound feminine, I am a woman. The Castle has seen fit to play a nasty trick, it seems.

Er-

[Geoff is so confused.]

It...can change your gender? [crosses legs subconciously.]

That is awfully cruel. [muffles a giggle] Er...perhaps this experience will grant you insight into the mind of the opposite gender. Lord knows men could use some.

Yes, it can. It can change you into a child, a statue, some sort of animal. The brutal reality is we are this Castle's plaything.

And as much as I enjoy the company of my female friends, this is not what I had in mind when it came to getting to know more about them.

[Geoff considers Ashura's words. He thought this castle was awesome. The word "plaything" makes him very uncomfortable.]

The castle will eventually return you to normality, yes? Until then... just keep yourself occupied. I shall always be willing to lend an ear.

I highly doubt you wish to hear me bemoan my situation, Geoffrey.

[This is irritating Geoffrey. He speaks a little more bluntly and sharply.]

[sarcastically] Certainly not. It's not as if I made certain you were safe, listened to your complaint, attempted to reassure you. I'm far too vain to listen to another's problems.

_{[She blinks, not expecting such affront.]}

I did not mean to offend you, Geoffrey, nor downplay your concern for me.

I...er-

[He gives a nervous laugh. He looks back over his entry. Perhaps he had been a tad overdramatic.]

Forgive me, majesty. I...over-reacted. I must admit I feel betrayed by some people in my world. I didn't mean to make this my problem.

I was quite serious in my offer, though. Drop me a line now and then, yeah?

Well, yes, of course. I am glad to know I can count such a king gentleman as a friend here.

Did you fair well after we parted ways?

[grins] Quite well, my lord. The people here are quite friendly.

And you, highness? Er- other than your change, you are well, yes?

Yes, I am well, just... disturbed, I suppose. It feels like I am no longer in mine own body.

Well, I suppose that is to be expected. All I can offer you are my condolences, and the thought that at least the castle has not altered your mind instead.

No, it did that the week earlier to this. It would be tacky for it to do it again so soon.

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