Votes and Rules

Back on stage, the contestants watched as their draconic host momentarily disapeared into the black void of the portal she had opened up before reemerging with a nervous-seeming individual with white hair and wearing a black kimono. The tall woman gestures towards a large pearly white throne-like chair "If you would take your seat, Arley?" The figure in black, still in shock, moved over and reluctantly sat before nervously looking at the assembled men and women in the half circle. His gaze quickly turned to the still **** form of Iona, who was even now being looked over by Sylvana.

Standing regally at center stage, the camera's focused once again on the draconic host as she smiled down at everyone before turning her attention to the audience. "Now, for legal and ethical reasons I must go over the rules of the season, so try to stay awake and don't dash off to grab your beverage of choice, there are some twists here! Though every contestant will be given a rulebook, of course." A couple of the contestants looked like they wanted to say something in the background, but found they could not to their shock. Sylvana also found herself moving back to her seat against her will.

"Now first off, welcome everyone to Harem Hotel!" A loud explosion detonates from outside the castle, startling everyone but Little Miss, who just rolls her eyes. The giant host stalks about the stage, smiling at each contestant as she continues. "Over the next few weeks each of you will be competing for your place in the harem of dear Arley here." Wrynn caressed the pearlescent throne as she smiled down at the master before turning back to the others. "Who you will all get to know better during the show. To that end, each of you will have a date night during the week. We'll get into scheduling later."

Absentmindedly, the winged woman petted the pink-haired cat girl as she scanned the contestants to make sure they were keeping up. Well, aside from the still sleeping Iona. She'd have to go over everything with the woman in private later, but that could be handled off camera. Ignoring the affronted glare from Little Miss, Wrynn continued. "Now, about scoring, as this is a game show as well as a reality dating show, we have two main things to keep track of. Victory points, or VP, and Bonus Points, or BP. Each of you will be receiving a device to let you keep track of your scores, and there will be screens in various locations that keep a up-to-date total as well. First off, Victory Points are the more important. This is how your ranking in the show, and harem, are determined. And the first of you to reach one hundred points wins a wish!" Another explosion rocked the castle, but they were more ready this time despite some flinching.

"Yes, I mean a real wish, just about anything you could desire. There are some things obviously beyond the scope of what is possible, but less than you might think! No monkey's paw here either. I promise not to twist your words, and will even work with you to craft a result you will be happy with. And no, you can't use the wish to get out of the harem or any transformations. What would be the fun of that? Now, on the opposite spectrum from winning the wish is going into the negative with Victory Points, a very real possibility I'll have you know. Normally negative points could lead to a elimination, but in this very special season we will be having none of that. No, none of you will have to worry about the specter of elimination and the nasty transformations that come with it over your heads. That does not mean, however, that you can ignore a low VP score. No, because if any of you end a challenge in the negative, you will receive a very special punishment transformation crafted by yours truly to encourage you to work harder. Now you may be getting curious about what I mean by transformations, but worry not, we will get there." She gave them a predatory grin while she let that information sink in.

"Now you may be wondering 'but Wrynn, just how do we gain or lose VP?' And I shall tell you! The two main ways are how you rank in challenges and by pleasing the master." Arley's startled gasp at that was the only protest he found he could make, as the draconic woman was keeping him silent as well. "Now that doesn't mean just sex! Though, to be fair, that is worth the most points, but things like cooking them a pleasing meal or a nice shoulder rub are too! Get to know who he is, show him who you are, touch the master's heart and you will be rewarded. However, displeasing the master will cost you points. Major rule breaks may cost you VP in addition to other punishments, and there may be other opportunities for VP gain as well, but those are the two big ticket items."

Wrynn looked about again and nodded, everyone seemed to be keeping up just fine. Good. Of course, most were familiar with how Harem Hotel worked already, and none were particularly stupid. "So that's enough about VP. Now Bonus Points are very different, more like currency than a way to keep score. All basic amenities at the castle are free to all of you, but there are things you can buy beyond that, far too much to really get into, though. Suffice to say the devices each of you have waiting in your rooms have shopping apps, and the castle itself has physical stores you may peruse at your leisure. The main source of Bonus Points comes from the weekly popularity poll."

(https://strawpoll.com/PbZqbW6YByN)

"That's right, each week the audience will rate how much they like you, and you will get points based on your percentage. That isn't the only way to earn BP though, there may be bounties or mini challenges that pop up during the week that reward points. And in a special twist of this season, we have another fun game that can reward you. During each of your inceptions, we revealed a secret we knew about you, a secret you were told to guard well, and this is why! If you can suss out another contestant's secret, you get a chunk of their BP! What's more, the master has his own secret, and that one is worth VP if you can find it! Now it's worth noting if you're feeling particularly civic-minded, or just purchasing favors, you can freely trade Bonus Points between you. And even VP as well, though no more than ten points a week."

The giant woman grinned as she watched them eyeing each other warily, nothing like sowing a little distrust to make things exciting. But not too much of course, these people still had to work with each other at the end of the day. Clapping her hands together with a sound like thunder quickly had all eyes on her again. "Now that the terribly dry stuff that HR makes us say is out of the way are there any questions before we get on to the really good stuff?"

As the host is brought to the stage, their appearance would catch the Sophia's eye. Being very eager to be a part of the show, and even more eager to be close to the master, has her almost bouncing in her seat with excitement. Her attention would be drawn to the host as the rules are read out.

Being an avid watcher of the show, Sophia is very familiar with all the rules and stipulations, only making mental notes of the unique gimmicks or variations of the standard rule set.

Primrose raises her hand, ready to ask a question. Sylvana slowly raises her hand too.

Seeing the lawyer raise her hand while the others tried to get things sorted, Wrynn nodded at the woman. She hoped she wasn't about to be drowned in legalese. "Yes, Prim?"

"Thank you. How much of the Bonus Points available each round do you expect to come from the audience?"

"Good question. Early on, probably the majority of it. As the show progresses, there should be more opportunities for other avenues. Indeed, some of your transformations may even include such paths." Next, the draconic woman looked to the technician.

"Since we're out of rules for the most part, can I get some of my clothes? I would rather not have only this jacket for the entire time." Katie blushed furiously.

While waiting for Sylvana to ask her question, the giant woman makes an offhand gesture towards Katie, and a bundle of clothes, much like what she had worn before, falls out of the empty air and drape themselves over her.

Sylvana had been carefully avoiding looking towards the practically naked woman since her arrival. Once the situation has been resolved, she speaks, trying to think about the wording of her sentences and avoiding having an overly pronounced French accent. "Hmm... How long are we expected to be... detained here? I ask because I have a family, and my cat. I can't leave my cat alone for too long."

Wyrnn smiled at the black-haired woman. "Fear not, time is what I make of it here. No one will even know you are gone between the moments. How things play out with the season's end, though, may change how things go back."

Meanwhile, Joshua remains silent in spite of being intrigued by the 'special punishment transformations' the host mentioned, as well as some hidden confusion regarding the secret he's supposed to have. As far as he knows, nobody told him what to keep secret. This might be a good thing, since it would be hard for him to reveal his secret if he has no idea what it is... Though, now that he thinks of it, there are some things about him he'd rather not have the others find out.

"You said something about transformations? Do we get to take a look at what these transformations are?" Katie, having dressed as fast as she could, asked.

The draconic woman's grin turned feral again at the question. "Oh indeed, we will be taking a good look at the transformations soon, but I can give a more in-depth explanation now. Each round, after the challenge, you will each have a choice between three transformations that will be voted on by the audience. There will also be a first round of transformations soon, as soon as I'm done answering questions, in fact."

"Speaking of this, how will the changes be... Covered, shall we say? I mean, even going back to when we were, I did see enough of this show to know we could and will look... pretty different from now, to say the least," Gerald said, taking the opportunity to follow up on Wrynn's answer.

Nodding at the thoughtful question, the host tried to give a more reassuring smile before answering. "Adjustments will, of course, have to be made, and for far more than just the transformations. Many of you are not even from the same universe, yet you will all be returning home with the master at the end. Some of those adjustments will be entirely up to you as we progress, depending on purchases made in the stores."

Gerald couldn't help but turn a little pale at the idea of being dimensionally displaced from his own world for good before nodding in understanding. They would need to see what these 'purchases' entailed then. "Thanks for the answer."

Joshua perks up at this revelation and quickly casts another look at the master and the other contestants, only to be disappointed by how mundane everyone looked, aside from the host and her assistant, of course. Sure, one of the women has pink hair and the master has white hair, but they could have simply dyed it.

Synn sits, constantly fidgeting and glancing at everyone around her. More and more ideas continue flowing through her head. I believe the host said the master's name is Arley? Cute name. Synn thinks to herself. Her eyes stop on Joshua. And he has a certain vibe to him. Might be good to keep an eye out.

Synn snaps her attention back toward the big lizard lady. "This question is probably for later when I'm alone with the master, but just in case. I happen to know how to cook. Would that work in my favor for earning VP? I can just wait until I have time alone to ask Master what they'd prefer to eat."

Wrynn raised an eyebrow at the purple-haired woman. "As I said earlier, acts of intimacy need not be physical. If you can touch his heart with your cooking, then yes, you can earn points that way."

She smirked at Synn's thoughts. "As you might by being intimate with your fellow contestants, though not nearly as much."

Synn raises an eyebrow, coming to the realization that Wrynn was reading her mind. She slowly grins as dozens of fantasies about the other contestants flit through her mind.

Little Miss slowly turns red and tries to maintain her composure and discretion.

Gerald... Tried his best to keep a poker face while hearing about this.

With everyone silent or sulking and no more questions the giant draconic woman pointed a finger high, blasting a bolt of lightning into the air. After the thunder clap startled everyone out of their introspections Wrynn gave the camera a predatory smile. "And now we come to the main event, what you all have been waiting for, the transformations!" More explosions sound outside the castle. "So how we are going to do this is I will show each of you three possible transformations that the folks at home are going to vote on in a moment. I will want your reaction and then that of the master and you two only. I will muzzle anyone who tries to speak out of turn. Got me? Good!"

Striding over to where Sophia sits, the horned woman smiles down at her with sharp teeth. "Now, lets start things off with our streamer, shall we?" She said, gesturing where everyone can see glowing words appear in the air.

Audience Participation- Sophia will be able to receive comments from the audience, acting on requests can earn bonus points depending on difficulty and severity.

Foxy Lady- Sophia will grow fox ears and tail. Others will have an urge to pet her or stroke her tail when near.

Encyclopedic Knowledge- Sophia will gain knowledge about the master as if she had written their autobiography.

(https://strawpoll.com/2ayLQOlbvn4)

"Well, these certainly look fun. Any preferences?"

Sophia reads attentively, and quite eagerly, at the options and paths revealed to her before Wrynn's question snaps her out of her own wondrous fantasy about her time in the hotel.

"Oh! Umm... They all seem so interesting, I'm not too sure I can choose a favorite."

"Indeed? Well, maybe you can pull off a three-way tie. That would certainly be something to see, no? What does the master think of that? Would you like to see her get all of her possible transformations?"

"Well, that would be up to the viewers." Sophia interjects.

Arley listened anxiously to the descriptions Wrynn gave. This idea of transformations being inflicted on people, it all sounded so absurd. But with what the host had done so far, they didn't dare question it.

When they saw the first one was Sophia, who had seemed so nice and sweet, they were initially worried. But the fact that Sophia herself seemed so unfazed by all the options helped them feel better.

At least a little bit.

"Arley..." Isolde shot Arley a warning look, and Arley stiffened. They knew what she was thinking without her even having to say it.

"Absolutely not the last one!" Arley exclaimed, more forcefully than anything they'd said in quite some time. Sophia seemed like a great person... Which was exactly why the less she knew about Arley, the better for everyone.

"So no knowing you like a book, eh? Well, that's understandable even if it would be a huge boon for her. So would you rather see her get foxy or jump through hoops for the audience?" The host asked in turn.

Arley didn't like how either of those were phrased. "It seems she doesn't have any preference, so... I guess I don't either. That's okay, right? I don't have to actually pick a favorite or anything?"

"I suppose you don't have to, but if the audience doesn't know which you prefer, they might split their votes, letting Encyclopedia win."

A chill ran down Arley's spine, and they looked to Sophia, wondering if they could share any insight. Right now, Arley's voice seemed to be the only one holding any weight, and they didn't like that responsibility resting on their shoulders.

"It's useless. Arley won't be able to make choices on their own." Isolde said with a smirk. "Why do you think I'm here?"

In a voice that only Arley and their guest can hear, the tall woman replies. "So which would you prefer? The audience can hear and see you, you know."

Arley sighed and slumped down into their seat. No help from Sophia, then. She just smiled cheerfully. And it seemed like they wouldn't be let off the hook so easily, either.

"The fox one," they said finally. "It seems like the least intrusive... And foxes are cute, so..."

Isolde snorted in disgust. "Of course."

"I am very sure she would love to be petted." Wrynn answers, speaking so all can hear her again.

Arley sighed. "... Right. So... I guess that's my answer, then."

"Very good." The draconic woman nods before turning towards the next contestant. "Next up we have sweet little Primrose. Let's take a look at her thorns."

Cow Girl- Primrose will grow small cow horns, a cow tail, her ears will turn cow-like, and her breasts will grow slightly while also starting to lactate.

Contractually Obligated- Once a week Primrose can create a binding agreement with another contestant. The deal cannot be one-sided, both parties must benefit from it and agree to it. The deal can include things that would not normally be viable, for example giving her singing talent in exchange for their breast size. The contract lasts until a new one is made.

Captivating Performance- When Primrose is singing it will be difficult for others to look away from her. The longer they listen, the harder it will be.

(https://strawpoll.com/e7ZJaR8wKg3)

"Very interesting choices for our resident lawyer. Contract law, songbird, or pet cow? What will it be? What do you think, dear?"

"The contracts are obviously the smartest choice." Prim starts. "I wouldn't give away my voice like in that example, but there's room there for negotiation." She glances at their new master for a moment, who was having trouble looking at any of them. "But Captivating Performance may be better. It's not that I'm opposed to a tail, or horns if necessary. But lactation seems... Messy. I don't think anyone here feels the need to see me leaking through my blouse." Hopefully I can get those horns a different way next time.

"Looking to bind your competition in legalese already, councilor? That's certainly one approach to take."

"No, I..." Primrose had to stop herself from raising her voice at the host. She said in a carefully measured tone. "Just because it's smarter doesn't mean it's better."

"Indeed, setting your fellow contestants ill at ease worrying about how you might bind them may not be best. Perhaps you could win them over with a nice glass of milk instead?"

Primrose just rolled her eyes, seeing where the idea for the milk from her interview with Donna had come from.

"Um, I don't think that being all lawyery is a good idea," Arley interjected. "You might, um, make some enemies... and isn't everyone trying to be friends here?"

"Thank you. I'm glad you were able to grasp that more easily than some here." Primrose answered.

"That is one way to go about it, working together as a team can avert many a deadfall. Though some will always see it as a solo sport." Wrynn noted. "So which would the master prefer then? A nice song or something to drink?"

"I don't think that's really a fair representation of the transformations..." Arley said quietly.

"Fair, things are usually more complex than they seem. Very well, moving on." The host said, then gestured down at the third chair. "And now it's our tech guru, Katie's turn. Let's see what we have this time." A third set of choices appears in the air at Wrynn's gesture.

I Know Kung Fu- Katie will be able to download skills, unfortunately most of those available are sexual.

Action Hero- When there is a damsel in distress, Katie will find her athletic prowess greatly enhanced so long as she is trying to rescue her.

Feel The Burn- Exercise will cause Katie sensual pleasure. The greater the burn, the greater the pleasure.

(https://strawpoll.com/QrgewxPmXyp)

"I'm a fan of the burn myself, but what do you think, dear?"

One of those paths contains my secret! Maybe the others also have their secrets in their paths? Must pay attention. Katie thought before answering.

"I... I don't know if I would put that as my first choice. One of the other two sounds interesting. How does 'I Know Kung Fu' work? Do I have a list that I can work off? Do I need to be in a certain space for it to work? Does it work all the time? Does..."

Wrynn chose to interrupt the short-haired woman there. "You would have a selection of skills you could buy to download each week for BP, and you may even find some skill tapes scattered about the castle for free. And not to leave you waiting, the first skill is free."

Katie fell silent at that, thinking. Personally it be amazing be able to save some one off of my own strength. It's my favorite part of Indiana Jones or Oldboy. Maybe I could have... ' Course, the first option is great in the skills I could learn. Heck, if I knew how to professionally please someone, that could be great. That last one, I have the least preference for it. It's not interesting to me.

After letting her think for a few seconds, Wrynn decided to continue. "So definitely not three then? Well, lets see what the master thinks about these."

Arley turned pale. "What?! That... That last one... Does that mean she would get sexually aroused from walking!?"

"Not everyone considers going to the refrigerator to be exercise." Isolde dryly noted.

Arley swallowed. Well... that one sounded like a major imposition for the bespectacled brunette. As for the other two, they sounded like they provided actual positive benefits, so maybe they should go for one of them. "About the second one... is... is that going to be a common thing?" The possibility that there could be multiple occasions when a damsel in distress might need rescuing sent a chill down Arley's spine.

"For that matter, could you count as a damsel in distress?" Isolde asked coldly. Arley gulped.

"Serious exercise only, but she could really get herself hot jogging in place for a bit." The Draconic woman gave Katie a wink at that. "As for rescuing damsels in distress who knows, but the castle is bound by spells to keep you all physically safe."

She gave Arley a knowing look. "We wouldn't want any accidents after all."

Arley wasn't sure how they felt about that. "Um... I think... maybe it would be best if she got the first one, then. That seems to be all good results, right? And even if she does download a bunch of... Um... Sexual stuff... It's not like she has to use those, right? So, I'd go with... That one."

"Good choice. I'm sure Katie will be able to find a wealth of knowledge to download." The host answered before moving on.

"And finally, the first of our gentlemen, for now..." Wrynn winks at the camera, then brings up the next selection.

It's A Start- Can't spell monstergirl without girl. Joshua will become a woman with fangs, claws, and pointed ears.

Mistress Training- Joshua has some serious kinks, lets help him share them. Others nearby will begin to start feeling dominant towards Joshua, the longer they are around, the stronger these feelings will grow.

BTGG- Joshua's body will be reshaped to become the big titty goth ideal. As an added bonus, they will gain the knowledge required to maintain their new hygiene and style.

(https://strawpoll.com/1MnwkjDRkn7)

"Well, now that's a tough choice, maybe we'll see our first tie here. What do you think, Joshua?"

Joshua was thinking about which transformations he would like the others to get. The kemonomimi ones would be nice, but the contract from the lawyer could be pretty fun depending on how she'd use it, and none of Katie's really caught his interest.

When his turn came up, Joshua kept a calm face, hiding how eager he was as he quickly read through his own potential transformations, before letting out a sigh at how strongly the second one hinted at something he'd rather keep from the others. Now, how do I play this?

"Well, honestly? From what I saw of the show, I'd say getting either the first or the third one, or maybe even a tie with both, is pretty much a foregone conclusion. And, while I do have a slight preference for the first, I think I'll be okay regardless of which one I end up with."

"Pretty easygoing then? Well, let's see if the master has some preferences here."

Arley looked less resigned to this than Joshua did. Another man who would be turned into a woman, more likely than not. Looking over the choices, there was an option that would allow Joshua to remain male, but... It came with its own downsides. Arley wasn't sure how to feel about everyone else here, including themselves, feeling a need to dominate Joshua.

"I... I'm not sure if the second one is good... Given the implications..."

"Well, Joshua is right that the others are more likely to get voted for, so it's probably not a problem."

Arley sighed. "Fair enough... Then, um... I really don't know... The third one, I guess. I'm not sure if a monster girl is a good idea..." They glanced at Isolde as they said that, not noticing how Joshua glared at them for a second, and Isolde snorted and rolled her eyes.

"Nothing wrong with wanting a Goth girl in your harem. Some people might go so far as to make a whole harem of them." Wrynn added.

"I call those people 'creatively bankrupt and lacking in diversity'." Isolde replied.

Ignoring the disembodied woman, the host turned towards the next contestant. "And now back to the ladies with our college teacher in purple, someone certainly seems excited to see what's in store for her."

Disney Princess- Synn can only dress in Disney Princess outfits.

Active Viewer- If Synn witnesses a sex act, she will obsess over doing it or having it done to her until she does.

Picture Perfect- Synn's hair, makeup, and clothes are always pristine. Any muss or mess fades away in moments.

(https://strawpoll.com/jVyG2v01YZ7)

"Well, Synn, it looks like someone is going to be a pretty little princess today. Thoughts?"

Synn adjusts her glasses as she looks over the options on display. After looking at the previous contestants shown before her, she almost thought a physical transformation would come to her as well, but thinking about her options, it makes a certain level of sense that there weren't any true transformations. Most of my categories are for mental transformations, just like all my favorite stories. The Master seems a little shy and timid, but hopefully I will be able to push them to be more assertive. And if that doesn't work, maybe corrupt the competition to also try.

A surge of excitement runs through her that she carefully keeps from showing as she reads each option.

"Well, if I'm honest, I think all of these options are... Interesting to say the least. My personal personal preference would be for Picture Perfect. After all, what person wouldn't want to always look their best with no effort? Although, I can't say I would mind any of the other options." she said with a small, almost unnoticeable blush.

"Picture Perfect Princess it is. And what does the master think of these option?"

Arley clears their throat and looks at the options for themselves. They were a little unsure about the first one because they weren't exactly the biggest fan of Disney movies. On the other hand, they were quite well-versed on the need for perfect makeup and clothes, so that one sounded like a winner. "I think... I agree. The third one sounds really good. As for the others... I-I guess they... I'm not sure."

Isolde smirked. Unheard to everyone's ears but Arley's, she whispers to them, "Are you sure you wouldn't like the second one? Just think. Teachers strive for excellence, so wouldn't it be fitting to have one compelled to suit your needs?"

Arley couldn't believe what they were hearing.

"Of course, assuming she's good enough. Personally, I wouldn't want that hag anywhere near me if I were you."

For obvious reasons, Arley chose not to respond to that.

"Interesting choice. We'll see if the audience agrees." Wrynn said. "And now for our busy little scientist. Shall we see what's in store for Sylvana?"

Mirror Mirror- Syl is of two minds about many things. Each morning she will flip a coin to see which is in control.

TF Sexual- Syl loves the idea of people being transformed, including herself, but others might not be so lucky. From now on, seeing someone transformed, being transformed, or seeing a transformation being used will cause her direct sexual pleasure, and skin contact with another will let her share the sensation.

Stereotypes Exist For A Reason- The Master has spoken and demands a chambermaid. Syl will only be able to wear skimpy French maid outfits from now on. She can earn a bonus point reward once a day from cleaning the master's suite while wearing it.

(https://strawpoll.com/B2ZB9vNBxgJ)

"My, those are certainly interesting choices. Looks like the next transformation round could be really quite exciting for you!" The giant woman looks down at the seated figure. "Surely you have something to say about these?"

Sylvana was observing each participant and their transformations, which might hide their secrets. She seems to be thinking a lot while telling herself that the competition has begun.

"Mirror Mirror is interesting, but I'd rather be alone and keep the choice. TF Sexual is intriguing, and I think it could be interesting for the viewers to see someone subjected to uncontrollable desire. However, 'skin contact with another will let her share the sensation' intrigues me. What do you mean by that?

As for the third transformation... Well, I see I'm French, and they have the cliché of the French maid in sexy outfits, etc. At least you didn't choose another cliché about the French, and I'm glad about that. And honestly, I think it would be pretty nice to have this one. It would allow me to bond with the master without intruding on his personal space and have sincere conversations. I think our master must be as surprised as most of us to be here, and it would be nice to have someone to talk to and share thoughts with without being **** to do anything."

Maybe not my best first impression, but the master seems a bit shy, so I must show him that he's with potential friends here.

"It's pretty simple, if you are in the throes of passion from the transformation triggering, you can spread the joy around to anyone you are touching. Which will, of course, make it more bearable for yourself. Also, the transformation doesn't trigger itself, otherwise that would send you into a spiral of feedback until it fried your brain. Can't have that now, can we?" The giant smiled a sharp-toothed grin down at the scientist, who shuddered at the thought of her brain being turned to goop by endless orgasms. "A pretty little French maid now, well that's a much safer choice."

"Thanks for the explanation. It's reassuring to know I can maintain a semblance of sanity if someone is willing to help me ease the tension." Wait... That might be a bit awkward, put like that. "As for the French maid... I suppose the master's opinion is more important. If the master doesn't want it, I suppose my next best choice would be... TF sexual, at least I can keep a little bit of who I am."

"Very well, let's see what the master thinks then."

Arley turned pale as they looked at the choices presented. Specifically the first one. "Mirror Mirror". As someone who knew full well the dangers involved with another person having control over you, Arley couldn't in good conscience support that option. "Not... Not the first one." They shook their head.

"What about the others?" Isolde prompted.

It would have to be one of them. Arley wasn't sure which was better. All those transformations... how long would this twisted game show even go for? How overwhelming would that be in the long run?

Then there was what she said, Syl, her name was. About wanting to support them, be there for them. The third one would be a good opportunity for that, like she suggested.

"Maybe the... The third one... Maybe..." Arley still felt hesitant. Getting close to others... That never went well. Ever.

Isolde seemed to agree. "What sort of gaudy transformation is that, now? What, did it take her five minutes to come up with that one? Yes, yes, the maid girl has to come up to the master's quarters every day for 'turn-on' service. If I didn't know any better, I'd think you just ripped that transformation off of another two-bit, overrated season out of sheer creative laziness."

Arley gulped. Maybe Isolde was right. Maybe that was too far. "On-on second thought... The second one... Could be good?"

They really didn't know. As long as it wasn't the first one, they would make do with whatever she got.

"Are you sure you don't want a sexy maid tucking you in at night?" Wrynn asked. "Well, having her get all hot and bothered as everyone changes is fun too."

"I... I don't know..." Arley didn't want to have to think about that. Getting too close to someone like Sylvana, that was... Overwhelming.

"Well, who knows, maybe the audience won't know either and she'll get both!"

That last sentence made Sylvana shudder. The Dragon wasn't wrong. If the public vote gave her multiple transformations, things could get complicated.

Wrynn rounds on the still **** young woman and frowns. "Yes, well... As poor Iona is still out of it, I'll just put these up where everyone can see and move on. You can tell her what she missed later."

Good Girl- Obeying a command will give Iona a spike of pleasure, and a command from the master will be tenfold stronger.

Role Of A Lifetime- Iona has been playing the role long enough, lets make it real. Iona will gain the female body of her dreams.

Everyone In The World- A game master must take on many roles, Iona will be able to gain a working knowledge of the role associated with any hat she wears. i.e. Gaining the knowledge of operating a boat while wearing a captain's hat.

(https://strawpoll.com/05ZdzxDqbn6)

"And last but not least, we have Gerald, and three very fun possibilities for our librarian's next chapter."

Sexy Librarian- Gerald's life will be retconned so that he was born a she instead, becoming the stereotypical sexy librarian with memories of always being a girl in addition to his own.

Magical Girl- Gerald is looking for some magic in his life, a good start would be a body with magical potential.

Dream Woman- Gerald will become a dream come true for the master as his body is shaped to their ideal.

(https://strawpoll.com/GPgVYeDXvna)

"Any last words before your voice changes, my dear?"

Gerald looked at the options offered, curiosity plain on 'his' face. The fact 'he' was going to change sex was always a given, from what 'he' remembered of the show and comments from Hosts during those seasons... And well, it had been part of why 'he' had taken this decision in the first place. 'He' wasn't sure about the third choice, and what it could lead to. Something that vague... It was only a first transformation, but it still felt unattractive to 'him'. But that second option definitely was eye-catching.

"That second option, 'Magical Girl'. What does 'body with magical potential' mean? Besides the sex change I assume the title implies?"

"Without getting too spoilery, let's say a fantasy creature of your design."

Even better. "This one, please this one," Gerald said quickly, unable to hide the eagerness in 'his' voice. "Getting to have magic, plus getting to become a creature of fantasy, like an elf, vampire, aasimar, genasi, anything? It's a fantasy fan's dream. The first one isn't a bad one either, but the second one is definitely the one on top for me."

"Well, that's certainly a good choice, let's see what the master thinks."

"... Vampires are scary..."

Wrynn smiles in response to Arley. "Fret not, we'll save the undead for the Goth chick."

"I have enough monsters in my life right now... I think..."

"No monsters, Gerald's path here is Fantasy, not Horror."

"I don't think magic is okay."

"Interesting stance given where you are, so which would you prefer?"

"I think that... If Gerald is going to be turned into a woman no matter what happens... Wouldn't it be maybe easier on them if they always thought they were a woman? And for that, well... The first one would be the best, but if they really, really want the second one, then... That's important too, I guess."

Wrynn nods. "Duly noted, and this first change wouldn't give them magic. Just make them a creature that might gain it later."

Turning back to look directly into the cameras, the host gives another toothy grin. "Well, that's everyone and some very interesting choices this round, if I do say so myself. So now to the really exciting part, the voting!" Erupting flames blanket the floating lenses, cutting to a time-out as votes are tallied, and more explosions sound from outside the castle. Looking back at those in their seats, the draconic woman spreads her wings wide as the pink-haired cat girl frantically starts putting out the flaming cameras. "Well, exciting to me anyway. For the rest of you, it will be over in..."