She Takes the Bus Home

Julia boarded the city bus at the stop at the end of the block. She swiped her bus pass, giving the driver a nod, and scanned the seating. Luckily, it was the middle of the day and there were only a few other passengers, so finding a seat was easy.

With a satisfied sigh, she seated herself, far enough away from the few other passengers to give her some space, but not far enough away to seem antisocial.

Next came the the most stressful part of the commute.

The law stated that her Marker, the symbol that showed the world that she was free to use sexually, must be displayed at all times. It couldn't be hidden by clothes, hair, belongings, or otherwise kept from view of the public. Doing so could lead to harsh fines if she was ever reported. However, the law didn't state that she had to advertise her Marker either. In this way, she was offered a modicum of control over herself.

She decided to rest her hands on her purse as she rode. She was in a very good mood, having gotten the job, and didn't feel like hiding, as much as she could.