Hidden and exposed

Chloe crouched down to the ground, grabbing a large leaf and plucked two vines in a panic. After making two eyeholes, she used the vines to tie the leaf to her face. “This better hold on.”

One by one, the visitors came near the Nymph enclosure lead by a tour guide. “…And here we our latest magical beast, the Water Nymph.”

“Wow, she’s kinda… lanky, isn’t she?” Asked a buff man.

“And why is she wearing a leaf on her face? Is she related to the Earth Nymph or something?” Continued a chubby woman.

The tour guide scratched the back of her neck. “Huh, I honestly don’t know. Water Nymphs usually don’t hide themselves. If anything, they’re exceptionally boastful and vain.”

“Such a shame she’s so far away from us. I can barely see her.” Spoke an elderly woman.

“Don’t worry, I have just the thing.” The tour guide unlocked a panel on the wall, where she whispered a code word into it.

Suddenly, the enclosure started to heavily shake, causing Chloe to lose her balance. “What on earth is happeniiiiiiiiiing?!” Not only did the floor start to rise, but it also started to take an angle, which caused Chloe to slid down towards the glass. She desperately tried to plant her fingers in the ground, but alas, she only fell faster and slammed against the glass, giving the crowd a most memorable view.

“Huh, she’s kinda cute up close. Didn’t notice the freckles on her shoulders before.” Said a girl with a little too much interest.

When the tour guide heard that, she noticed something off. Water Nymphs rarely have freckles. And inspecting a little closer, she saw something no Water Nymphs ever have...

But fearing what Foxmarry would do if she told the visitors that this might not be a Water Nymph, she hold her tongue.

“Excuse me…” a voice spoke from the back. Chloe instantly recognized that voice. It was Ronald, her senior and crush for many years. He was an expert on magical creatures and was a strong advocate for their rights and liberation. She never expected to see him here of all places.

“Yes, sir?”

“I don’t think that this is a nymph.”

The crowd looked in surprise at the guy. The tour guide quickly tried to salvage the situation. “W-what makes you say that?”

“Well, for starters, they rarely have freckles…”

“But some, like she, do…”

“But what nymphs never have is, well…” Ronald blushed when thinking of saying the next word. “…pubes…”

“You… really think… this will work?” Ophelia stammered, her skin turned crimson from nerves and embarrassment.

“Of course it will, my petite puppeteer.” Smiled Umara as she guided Ophelia through the school grounds…

The latter wearing nothing but a black tube top and a matching mini skirt.

“It’s just… I’ve never shown… so much skin…”

“Wearing what you wear now is what confident people wear. And people love self-confidence.”

“But she only looks confident. She isn’t actually it, genius!” Objected Lilith, who Ophelia used to cover up her belly button.

“If you dress as who you want to be, you eventually become it. Trust me, this’ll help. Now, why don’t you go talk to…” Umara looked around campus grounds for the perfect target. “Those girls!”

“Are you outta your mind?!” Protested Lilith. “Those girls have mocked poor Ophelia all year. They will eat her alive if she shows up like this. No offense, dear.”

“None taken…”

“Really, I think you should just take a dive into the deep. Now, break a leg!” Umara shouted as she pushed Ophelia towards the girls.