Juli needs time!

As Juliette took her leave for the night, Laura couldn't help but replay their conversation over and over in her head. Her secret was out - at least to one other person - and it was both exhilarating and terrifying.

The house felt eerily quiet after Juliette's departure, leaving Laura alone with her thoughts. She glanced at the vacant skin of Lasse lying on the couch. She felt a strange mix of satisfaction and regret. He had been a good friend, and she missed him, but the thrill of having his life, his body under her control was simply too intoxicating.

With a few clicks, she reanimated Lasse's skin, providing it with the basic instructions to carry out his daily routines: attending classes, hanging out with friends, and returning home at night, all while avoiding too much interaction. It wasn't perfect, but it worked well enough to maintain the illusion of his presence.

One evening, Laura's phone buzzed. It was a message from Juliette.

"Can we meet? I've made up my mind."

Laura felt her heart skip a beat. This was the moment of truth. Depending on Juliette's decision, her life could take an entirely new direction.

When they met at a local coffee shop, Juliette looked different - nervous, yet resolved.

"I want in," she said simply, looking straight into Laura's eyes.

Laura felt a rush of adrenaline. "Are you sure? It's a huge step, Juli."

"I'm sure," Juliette confirmed. "I want to know what it feels like... to become someone else, even for a while."

Laura smiled, feeling a sense of relief and excitement. "Alright, then. We'll start slow. And remember, this stays between us."

With that, they set off on a new journey, forever changing their lives and those around them. They had the power to become anyone, and the world was their playground. The games had only just begun.