4th TF Reveal Part 3/4 (POLLS OPEN)

Mark said, “So, on to the new contestants?”

Cassandra nodded. “Yes, but so as not to make them feel singled out, if all four of you could come up here together.” As Cassandra spoke, three more chairs appeared, one next to Mark and two on either side of Mary. Slevia was the first of the four to move, not seeing a reason to delay. The other three hesitated, and only after encouragement from those around them did they move.

Slevia took the seat between Mary and Cassandra as she figured the others might do something stupid if they thought they had a chance while sitting next to the host. Clara sat on the other side of Mary, with Vespa and Esther on either side of Mark.

Esther had really tried to contain herself, but the ridiculousness of everyone’s reactions to things made her feel like she had to ask, “Did you really deliberately force this woman into this yourself?” Esther pointed to Slevia.

Before Mark could say anything, Slevia said, “Shut your mouth. You’re ignorant. Learn more before attacking him. Now isn’t the time.” Slevia’s tone was threatening, to the point that Esther was fairly certain Slevia meant to do violence if she continued asking about it right now.

Esther pursed her lips and took a seat next to Mark. She seems defensive of him. Brooke did say it was complicated.

Mark said, “Professor, we should have time to talk shortly; I’ll try to answer your questions then.”

Cassandra smiled, “Now, before we get to our four new lovely contestants, I wanted to go over a few things. First, Slevia, I am sorry, but just like with your sister’s transformations, yours will be returning with full effectiveness as soon as the TF polls close.” Slevia grunted in understanding. “Second, while I have my normal vetoes for the round, I’m getting a separate set of vetoes for the new girls since they have so many polls. Third, now that we have the last of our planned contestants, I’m opening up modifiers to earn more VP. These modifiers are open to anyone, but the first-time bonus will only be available to those who were added to the harem later, so Isabella and everyone who came after her.”

Mary leaned forward and looked at Cassandra curiously. “Modifiers? What do you mean?”

“Most of them are turned off by default, but a few were actually already on. Like deepthroating and swallowing for blowjobs. I want to make a note. I don’t care if you’ve actually already done the activity with the modifier during the show or not. Only future instances will earn the points.”

Vespa asked, “Why are only those who came later allowed to earn the bonus?”

Cassandra smiled at Vespa, trying to be welcoming. “That’s simple, my dear. Most of the standard activities have all been done already. While there are enough activities to get you to 100 VP without first-time bonuses, it would be difficult, especially if you lose some VP during challenges, without doing certain things that most within the harem aren’t likely to do before the end of the show.”

Esther tried to keep the heat from her voice as she asked, “Like what?”

Cassandra started ticking things off on her fingers. “Marry Mark, get pregnant, give him your virginity, sleep with every other contestant, stuff like that. Honestly, if you were to subtract those things and add up everything that everyone has done so far, you’d only get to 89 VP without first-time bonuses. Which is why I’m opening up the modifiers and first-time bonuses for them to all of you. While I’d love for all of you to fall in love with and marry Mark, that isn’t actually an expectation for most of you. At least before the end of the show.” Cassandra then turned to Slevia, “Now on to the matter at hand. Slevia dear, you’ll be going first. I’ve also decided I’ll be showing the audience your transformations before your polls so they can factor them in when voting. I won’t be revealing them to anyone else, but as usual, Mark, you’re free to check them out on her status page.”

Slevia nodded in understanding.

D.U.D.: Defective, useless, disappointment - all words Slevia is used to hearing about herself, despite her sisters’ effort to protect her. Slevia tried to make herself useful, but in a world where magic was king, it was difficult. We’re going to enhance her two best traits so she can at least provide some sort of service to her Master. She’ll grow to 6’0” and become more muscular, and her intellect and logistical acumen, which she is so proud of, will be enhanced. Of course, being such a defective, useless disappointment, even this enhancement won’t apply correctly to her. Her strength and mental faculties will actually decrease instead of increase, unless she takes her Master cock regularly. [Dud]

Silent or Slut: Slevia’s Master had almost no magic, but even that put him above Slevia in his old world. He doesn’t care for the lectures from any of his women, but especially not from someone who was always beneath him. Now Slevia will need to keep her silence, or she’ll turn into a quivering mess for her Master, as each word in a sentence will cause her to grow hornier than the previous one, and only her Master can grant her release. [Dud]

Brute Force Log-istics: As a logistical mastermind, Slevia will need to take care of her Master’s log-istics. If her Master’s log needs polishing, it will be her responsibility to see that it is taken care of. She’ll be made aware of jobs that need to be done. Each time she can’t get one of her sisters to do a job, not only will she have to do the job, but she’ll use more drastic measures to get her sisters to do their jobs, eventually using brute force to do it if she has to. [Logistics]

Mary grabbed out her phone and read over them immediately, as she didn’t want to say she’d prefer a particular TF up for a vote if they would interact with her prior ones poorly. She did make sure to turn the screen away from Clara, just in case the woman got curious. As she read through them quickly, both Mark and Mary went from frowning to scowling. Mark turned to Cassandra, “Her third transformation, who will that actually apply to?”

Cassandra said, “Anyone who could be considered her sister, which includes everyone in your harem, as they are all harem sisters.”

Mark was trying to determine if that was for better or worse, and ultimately figured it was probably better that way since that meant Slevia had more people to help with that until he could get it fixed.

Esther frowned, “And what exactly applies to all of us?” Several people gave her annoyed stares, including Mary. Esther just retorted, “What? I feel like it is reasonable to want to know if we’re going to be affected by whatever happened to her.”

Slevia said, “True. I need others to sleep with him. Otherwise, bad things happen. Discuss later.”

Esther frowned but nodded.

Cassandra said, “Now I’ve got a schedule to keep, so no more interruptions. I’m going to go through each poll. Ladies, it is non-optional to give your opinion. If it isn’t a set of transformations for you, keep your mouth shut.” Cassandra turned to the crowd. “That goes for all of you as well. Slevia, you’re up first.”

Strictly Business: Slevia has zero patience for idle small talk or beating around the bush. When someone tries to deflect or waffle around an issue, she’ll experience a sharp wave of mental impatience that can only be cleared by demanding a direct answer or a straightforward decision. [Quiet Shopkeep]

Prime Beefcake: Slevia’s tall, muscular frame will gain bovine features, soft, twitching cow ears, an expressive tail, and horns. Whenever someone interacts with her, she exudes a warm, comforting aura that induces deep relaxation and a strong urge to allow her to pamper them with rich, wholesome treats. [Minotauress (Ushimusume)]

Shifting Size: Slevia’s actual physical size begins to fluctuate unpredictably, shifting between miniature doll-like proportions and an imposing, towering height. When shrunk down to a few feet tall, she’ll become frantically needy, while her growth spurts leave her towering over others, eagerly using her elevated strength to playfully dominate and pamper anyone within reach. [Alice In Wonderland]

Slevia answered, “One or two. Both fine. Not three.”

Mark was used to Slevia’s brevity but was surprised that Cassandra was letting her get away with such a short response and no explanation. “I guess I would have a slight preference towards Prime Beefcake. Plus, if she has an Ushimusume path, she’s definitely getting cowed at some point, and this isn’t really that bad of an animal-girl TF”

Mark heard a slightly annoyed sound coming from Esther next to him but chose to ignore it for the moment.

Cassandra wasted no time and simply showed the next set of transformations.

Free Samples: Slevia develops a compulsive urge to hand out unexpected ‘free samples’ to anyone she interacts with, that she happens to be given. Refusal of the samples will cause her both sexual and physical frustration from their rudeness. [Quiet Shopkeep]

Pastoral Nudge: Slevia will adopt the physical communication style of pasture animals, utilizing gentle shoves, shoulder-leans, and light headbutting with her horns to get people's attention or guide them. When she wants intimacy or affection, she’ll simply block doorways or press her warm, heavy frame against her chosen target, especially Mark, refusing to budge until they yield to her demands. [Minotauress (Ushimusume)]

Drink Me, Drink Me: Slevia will find mysterious, unlabeled vials and curious confections reminiscent of Wonderland's magical consumables. She feels a compulsive urge to test these strange items on herself or offer them as samples to Mark and the harem. Each consumable triggers temporary, dramatic shifts in sensory perception, scale, or emotional vulnerability. [Alice In Wonderland]

Slevia held up two fingers. “Two, I already do that.”

Mark said, “I don’t disagree with you about that, Slevia, but won’t this make that worse?” Slevia bobbed her head from side to side and then wobbled her hand out in front of her. “Okay, I get your point; I just don’t want you becoming effectively mute. As for the other two, while I like transformations and wouldn’t mind her getting access to temporary ones like this, involuntarily giving them to others or pressuring others to take them is a bit much.”

Mark once again could hear an annoyed sound coming from right next to him. The next set of TFs were shown.

Window Display: When remaining anywhere for more than a few minutes, Slevia will instinctively position herself to catch the eyes of others, positioning her body as if a window display in a store presenting her appearance as a curated work of art. When someone stops to admire or stare at her presentation, her internal arousal builds steadily; if they stare too long, she might just pull them close, having them join her as part of the display. [Quiet Shopkeep]

Pastoral Sanctuary: Slevia treats her immediate surroundings like a protected pasture, viewing Mark and her close companions as her herd. She’ll feel a compulsive, active need to keep everyone close at hand, secure, well-fed with treats, and given abundant physical hospitality to pamper them. Anyone trying to wander off or neglect their downtime will be intercepted and brought back into the fold with heavy-handed but affectionate authority. [Minotauress (Ushimusume)]

Cryptic Inquiry: Embodying the surreal, unblinking focus of Wonderland's Caterpillar, Slevia will develop a habit of sitting in absolute stillness, fixing visitors with a heavy, hypnotic gaze. When someone approaches her, she’ll refuse to engage in casual small talk, instead demanding deep, soul-baring answers about their true desires and emotional state, which they’ll be heavily inclined to give. [Alice In Wonderland]

Slevia once again gave a curt response, “Two, again. Seriously Cassandra. Did you spend time on other paths?”

Cassandra said, “I’ll have you know Maja, Smug, Shar, and Sally are responsible for your Minotauress Path.”

Slevia grunted and nodded her head.

Mark said, “I actually think I like that one the least, specifically because of the last part where she’d force people back heavy-handedly. Slevia is already fairly statuesque, so the other two would be rather interesting to see in action.”

That just got a shrug from Slevia as the TFs changed to the next poll.

The Long Shift: Slevia has spent countless hours standing behind a counter managing inventory. To help with that in the future, she’ll gain exceptional lower-body stamina and core stability, making her entirely immune to physical fatigue during long shifts or heavy lifting. The trade-off is that her body clock strictly recognizes ‘closing time’, causing a deep tension at the end of the day that can only be sated properly by being unwound and pampered by Mark. [Quiet Shopkeep]

Bovine Serenity: Whenever Slevia is terse, she’ll radiate a slow-burning, heavy warmth that calms everyone around her. She’ll become prone to sudden, powerful bouts of leisurely grazing and lazy, sun-drenched cuddling, becoming remarkably stubborn and hard to move once she settles down. [Minotauress (Ushimusume)]

Reflection in the Looking-Glass: Slevia will find herself intensely drawn to mirrors and glass surfaces, but her reflection is no longer a passive copy. Whenever she gazes into a reflective surface for too long, her reflection can take over. [Alice In Wonderland]

Slevia once again said, “Two. Maybe one. Not three.”

Mark nodded, “I have to agree with her about three. Especially if her reflection’s personality is based on mirror dimension lore. I’m fine with the other two, so if Slevia would prefer to be more cow-like, that’s cool with me.”

Slevia frowned at Mark and placed her hand firmly on Mary’s head. She turned her head, making her look up at her. “Don’t call me a cow. Capiche?”

Despite seeing this from two angles, Mary found Slevia like this rather intimidating, and she wasn’t sure why. “Okay... now let go of my head.” Slevia complied at once. “This next one is her boon, right?”

Cassandra nodded. “That’s correct.” Then Cassandra turned to the other three. Clara and Vespa seemed a little nervous, having read all the possibilities that might happen to everyone and fretting over their own options. Esther just seemed pissed. “In addition to catching you up with everyone else, there is a welcome gift from me to all of you. These are the boons. If you aren’t happy with them, I will be genuinely shocked.” She waved her hand and showed Slevia’s boons.

Chief Merchant: Slevia has had a long time to master her trade. Her improvements to the BP store have caused her to gain a passive BP generation of +250 BP per day from optimized inventory flow, automated sales, and recycling old magical items. Additionally, anyone who consults with her and takes her recommendations about what to buy will receive a discount on their purchase based upon how much Slevia approves of the purchase. [Boon] [Quiet Shopkeep]

Minotaur’s Stride: Slevia’s physical strength and balance are amplified to the mythical proportions of the Minotaur, allowing her to effortlessly carry heavy loads, break through physical barriers, and remain completely unmovable when desired. [Boon] [Minotauress (Ushimusume)]

Mirror Dimensional Tricks: Slevia gains mastery over spatial logic, dimensional anomalies, and shortcuts. She gains the ability to move nearly instantly between reflective surfaces, regardless of the distance between them. [Boon] [Alice In Wonderland]

Before Mark was finished reading the second transformation, Slevia nearly shouted, “One! Give me one! Fuck the other options!” Slevia stamped her foot in excitement.

Mark chuckled. “Well, I’m not going to gainsay her enthusiasm. Give the lady what she wants, people.”

Slevia smiled, seeing that Mark was finally coming around to her way of thinking. There was a loud cracking sound as Sam’s tail smacked against a neighboring chair. Those on stage looked towards the sound, and Mary could see Sam’s eye twitching in annoyance.

Cassandra eyed Sam testily, then moved on. “So, Vespa, you’re up next. Are you excited?”

“Um… excited is not the word I’d use, more like nervous or frightened.” Vespa was twirling the drawstring of her hoodie around her finger.

Mark put a hand around her shoulders. “It’ll be okay. Not everything that comes up is awful—” Mark heard a snort coming from his other side. “I’ll be here for you regardless of what happens, okay?”

“Okay,” Vespa replied with a nod, and then pressed up against Mark, while shutting her eyes, still clearly nervous. Mark saw her eyes were closed and gently nudged her with his elbow as her first poll came up.

Moth To A Flame: Vespa will always know where Mark/Mary is and could find them blindfolded, as she can feel a warmth in his direction that increases the closer she gets to Mark/Mary. [First Flame]

Queen’s Retinue: Vespa will develop delicate, shimmering amber wings and subtle antennae that twitch to emotional frequencies, and a larger posterior. She’ll feel an innate, intoxicating compulsion to organize and coordinate her peers like a productive hive, rewarding cooperative behavior with affection, and defiance with a stinging swat on the ass. [Hive Minded]

Wishing Song: Vespa will find herself occasionally breaking out into song, revealing her inner thoughts and desires. When someone else overhears her wishing they’ll find an echo in their mind, making them a bit more interested in the same thing too. [Snow White]

Vespa said in outrage, “A bug! You’re going to give me bug parts?! Seriously?” Vespa looked across to Mary. “You’d actually find something like that attractive? Sadie said, that’s what the physical transformations are for.”

Mary rubbed the back of her head. “I mean… it would depend on how it’s done, but yeah. I mean…” Mary jerked her head towards the rest of the harem. “You’ll notice most of them have animal parts. Heck, I do too now. Plus, look at Sadie; do you think her wings are ugly?”

Vespa looked out and saw Sadie’s fairy wings and had to admit to herself that they didn’t look horrible. “But antennae?”

“Vespa, I know attraction is new to you, but think of some of the alien girls in video games with them and tell me if you really think that’s a significant problem, as far as attractiveness goes.”

Vespa shut her eyes and tried to remember some of the characters she knew Mark was talking about. Okay… I don’t really see the appeal, but I can at least admit it doesn’t ruin the character’s appearance for me. Vespa then asked, “So… you said Slevia was going to be made a cow-girl eventually. Does that mean even if this loses this time I’ll eventually be made an insect-girl because of this path?”

Mark shook his head. “No, I said that about Slevia specifically because her path has Ushimusume as part of the name. Yours might come back up again, but probably not for the next vote, and if it is voted down this time, you could always have your path changed if you really don’t like it.”

“Well, I think I would prefer Moth to a Flame, as I wouldn’t mind always knowing where you are. Not sure I like that this is another bug-themed transformation.”

“I’m okay with that or Queen’s Retinue. I’m not sure about the third, since it will mess with other people too.” Mark replied.

As soon as Mark finished explaining his preferences, the options shifted.

Ashen Resilience: Forged in the heat of a deep-seated emotional bond, Vespa’s physical and mental endurance are vastly heightened, allowing her to recover quickly from exhaustion or emotional fatigue. However, her emotional core burns hot; when she feels sidelined, ignored, or envious of other harem members spending time with Mark, her internal temperature spikes dramatically, leaving her physically frustrated until sated. [First Flame]

Swarm Synchronization: Vespa shares a low-level sensory and emotional link with those nearby to her in the harem, allowing her to feel the others’ emotions. While it makes her an exceptional team player, overwhelming emotional discord across the group can cause her to experience sensory overload. [Hive Minded]

Fairest of Them All: Vespa’s skin becomes porcelain-smooth and flawless, emitting a faint, sweet apple fragrance that attracts local wildlife and captivates anyone who looks into her eyes. When others feel insecure about themselves or their place in the harem and see her with Mark/Mary, they’ll plan a minor sabotage against her. [Snow White]

Vespa sighed with relief, “These are far more tolerable. Though what does a minor sabotage mean?”

Cassandra helpfully provided an example. “Perhaps stealing your underwear, or maybe spoiling a surprise you were planning for Mark. Nothing so insidious as what happens in the story, that’s for sure.”

Vespa said, “In that case, not the second one. The other two have downsides, but they seem somewhat manageable, and they have plenty of upsides.”

“I would prefer Ashen Resilience,” Mary said. “The downside is far more preventable by me being mindful, and the remedy if it occurs will be far more enjoyable.”

Rekindled Romance: When Vespa and Mark interact, they will easily slip into a comforting, effortless familiarity as if no time has passed since they dated. Allie removed Vespa’s biggest hurdle to being with Mark by making her physically attracted to him, but lets help her further by increasing that attraction to match her feelings for him. Now any intense feelings for Mark/Mary will result in her attraction boosting to match them. [First Flame]

Communal Nesting: Vespa develops an instinctual drive to construct ultra-cozy "nests" out of blankets, pillows, and cushions. She feels a deep, calming satisfaction when she gathers Mark and her harem sisters together within her nest. All those relaxing within her nest will experience a communal intoxicating buzz that will grow stronger with more people. [Hive Minded]

HI-HO! HI-HO!: Vespa will find herself going to work regularly for Mark/Mary down in the mines. In this case, the mines are the privates of the Harem, where she’ll dig, dig, dig, until she finds a treasure (orgasm). When she successfully gets a harvest from the mines, it will produce a literal gemstone, and she’ll present it to Mark as any proper ho should with payment to her pimp. [Snow White]

As Vespa finished reading the first transformation, she held her cheeks with both hands. “Further!? I don’t even want to think what that might be like. This is already overwhelming.” Vespa did not calm down as she read the next two. “So either I’ll get everyone drunk, or have sex with everyone in the harem to make you money?!”

Mary looked away, embarrassed. “I don’t think the last one is meant for money. At least not for the purpose of spending it anyway.”

Vespa asked, “What do you mean?”

“It’s likely to help me make a hoard. I am a dragon right now, and I rather like being one…”

“As much as I worry about what it would feel like, of the options I want Rekindled Romance, and then Communal Nesting. I am not a ho.” Vespa said firmly.

“I think I’d prefer Communal Nesting first,” Mary said, and was glad that Cassandra was letting that slide, as it wasn’t completely true.

Hearthfire's Warm Embrace: Any place Vespa stays gains a warm and cozy atmosphere for the duration. Hot drinks may appear for people in her presence, including her. The drinks that appear will occasionally cause the drinker to warm up in more ways than one. [First Flame]

Nectar Production: Vespa’s biology shifts to produce an intensely sweet, addictive honey-like nectar to replace her fluids. She’ll crave sharing it with her partners. [Hive Minded]

Woodland Companions: Animals will gather around Vespa whenever she steps out of her room. These mischievous critters will take it upon themselves to act as brazen matchmakers, playfully nudging her, tripping her into Mark's arms, or sneaking into private spaces to maneuver her into intimate situations. [Snow White]

Before Vespa could say anything, Mark said, “Well, if Hearthfire wins here and Communal Nesting wins, then you’ll have a great set of party transformations.” Vespa did not seem amused and was slightly suspicious of him overselling Communal Nesting.

“I’ll admit, Hearthfire definitely is the winner here,” Vespa confirmed. “I definitely don’t want a craving to get someone hooked on my bodily fluids.”

First Place Prize: Any VP Vespa gets for first times are doubled. [Boon] [First Flame]

Hive Mind Authority: Vespa gains the ability to link the thoughts and senses of those in the harem who consent seamlessly. While they’ll retain independence, the collective will know what every member is doing, thinking, and feeling at any given moment. [Boon] [Hive Minded]

Fairytale Charm: Vespa is blessed with an enchanting, timeless grace and an enchanting singing voice that causes wildlife to view her with favor, affection, and obedience. [Boon] [Snow White]

Vespa turned to Mark, “I have no idea how important or good the first one really is. Do you think that is worth more than having a wonderful singing voice and controlling animals?”

“It could be. It depends on whether you want to compete for the wish or not. It would definitely make things easier for us romantically, as you could earn quite a few extra points that way, but that’s only if you’re actually willing to make use of it, as there are several people here that aren’t brand new that might snag a lot of those bonuses for themselves.”

“I think I’ll take the singing voice then,” Vespa said.

“Not going to even mention—”

“The. Singing. Voice.” Vespa said, enunciating each word clearly.

Mark snorted out a laugh, “Yeah, okay. The singing voice.”

Cassandra smiled an enchantingly warm smile at Vespa. “Thank you. Assuming Clara and Esther don’t mind, you can head back to the seats out there. I can tell being up here makes you uncomfortable.”

Vespa looked at the two other women. Clara just shrugged. Esther said, “Go ahead, Vespa.”

Vespa nodded her thanks. “Thank you.” As Vespa stood to leave, she couldn’t help but ask, “Why didn’t you include Slevia?”

Cassandra replied, “I know my daughter very well. She wouldn’t mind, and she wouldn’t be uncomfortable up here alone either.”

Esther couldn’t help but blurt out, “DAUGHTER!?” Utterly flabbergasted that someone would do this to her own daughter.

Cassandra said, “Adopted, but yes.” Cassandra held up a hand. “Save it. You wouldn’t understand. I already told you that you would bring the average age of the harem down. Slevia here is much older than you, and I’m much older than her.”

Esther looked at Slevia, who didn’t seem to object to being referred to as her daughter. She found it hard to believe she was older than her, as she looked at least twenty years younger than her. Then again, Cassandra looked thirty years younger. Vespa had taken the distraction to vacate the stage and go back to her seat near, Sadie, Sam, and Laura.