A surprise encounter at the mansion

At first light, you were up and about, quickly changing into your clothes from earlier and packing a spare set of your normal work clothes and your usual accessories in a backpack. Freyja's mind seemed to have slept when yours had as well, leading you to think she was synchronized enough that you and she would only be conscious at the same times. That put your mind at ease a bit, knowing Freyja likely wouldn't be galivanting around town without your knowledge!

It's a shame you can't simply remain like this for your profession, Freyja thought at you. It would be so much easier until we find some way where we could make adjustments without the commander's help.

You nodded a little, mostly to the last part of her statement, as you rode the bus back to the mansion. The first part, you remained undecided. After last night, however, you were definitely feeling rather emboldened to remain in this new body, wanting to experience everything from last night again! Just looking down at your body no longer made you anxious that you were wandering around in a stolen shape, but rather you were excited for the next possible opportunity to try this body out, in a variety of new capacities. Suddenly, your time with Freyja was feeling all too short...

You strolled into the mansion quite easily, as King Estate staff had been instructed to let a girl meeting your description in without hesitation, particularly because you could simply knock down a wall or tear down a gate to enter whether they wanted to stop you or not. Given how easily you'd found you could break or dent things without meaning to, it seemed wise for them to err on the side of caution.

Smiling at everyone as you entered, happy that your head wasn't wrapped in a bag this time to be whisked away, you were shown to a door to Emilia's study. To your surprise, you weren't the only one waiting...

"Jupiter!" you suddenly called out, rushing forward for a hug, as Freyja either recognized the muscle-bound body of a god or the bracer on his wrist gave it away. As strange as it felt for you to be hugging this large man, you let Freyja have this one, as she glanced up to tug at Jupiter's trimmed beard. You'd seen pictures of Jupiter in artwork, depicting an older man with long white hair and an equally white beard. This man appeared young and neatly groomed, you would have never pictured him as a Jupiter.

Jupiter smiled broadly as he squeezed Freyja tightly back. "Freyja, what grand fortune! I was awakened earlier this morning and told you'd been awakened as well, it saddened me to think that I might not see you, yet here you are! You're looking wonderful! Not what I would have expected, these human vessels have quite the profound influence on us, don't you think?"

"I agree, I can't recall the last time you weren't stumbling over your beard as you chased after the nearest beautiful woman."

Both Jupiter and Freyja laughed, patting each other on the shoulder as they soaked up each other. You were keenly aware of the fact that in that moment, Freyja wanted to see what was in Jupiter's trousers. Fortunately the two kept themselves apart enough while within the company of others to avoid doing anything lewd then and there. "Maybe that will make it easier to catch more of them, this time! Although, according to Lady King, I'd been quite productive in my earthly years, as finding a bloodline match for me was no issue. There were dozens of possible vessels available, Lady King thought there would be something particularly special about this one."

Freyja laughed a bit. "As I was telling my own vessel earlier, you're more a Zeus than a Jupiter, if I had named you."

"Well, that wasn't my call," Jupiter shrugged. "My lightning magic could've made me as much a Thor as a Zeus, as well. They actually bequeathed a modern epithet upon me for my virility: 'horndog'! Jupiter Horndog. I presume because I announce my presence like a trumpeter, and then seek the woman of my desires with the tracking expertise of a wolf-like being."

The staff members all around the area couldn't stop laughing at Jupiter's misunderstanding, and you felt amused as well, causing laughter to bubble up from Freyja even though she didn't quite understand what was funny. "So, who is your vessel?"

"Ah, yes, allow me to show you. You'll no doubt be in for quite a shock! I'm told that is a 'pun' or a 'dad joke', whatever that means." Without warning, Jupiter's form rapidly shrank, clothes unraveling and re-stitching to fit the smaller, more humanoid body that he had.

Or... she had.

Your eyes widened, you couldn't tell if that was your or Freyja's doing. Freyja's shock came from the fact that Jupiter seemed to have retained enough transformational ability to manipulate his host so easily, to be able to swap into a body entirely different from his natural, brawny form. Your shock, however, was that the vessel attached to Jupiter was none other than Olivia.

Shock gave way to amusement, as Freyja glanced at the wide-eyed girl before her, seeing the utter confusion in her eyes. "Hello again, Olivia."

"You're the... the girl f-from the bar...!" Olivia stuttered, putting a hand to her face. Suddenly her demeanor changed, crossing her arms as her nose scrunched in confusion. "Ah, I see, now I understand why she has been saying that she knows you over and over in my head all day. You already met?" Apparently, not only could Jupiter change her body, he could take over at will, even in this alternate body! When his control relaxed, Olivia stumbled back, holding her arms out to brace herself, having only been with Jupiter for little more than an hour by then, and still shocked by everything happening.

Freyja nodded. "I met her last night, after being guided by my own vessel. He admires her greatly, though I can't show you who without our commander's help, I don't have such effortless control over everything at the moment like you do."

The blonde girl in front of you looked as if she wanted to run away. Olivia's face was red, at the thought of being someone's crush, particularly since she didn't know it was you yet! Her expression quickly shifted, as Olivia suddenly began to saunter forward. "Is that so? How exciting, I could share my love for Lady Freyja in so many ways if our vessels are also compatible! Fortune indeed favors us... how does your counterpart in that body favor her then? Like this? Or..." Olivia holds her arms out, her face again looking shocked and embarrassed against the will of her body, as her curves suddenly grew out substantially--her breasts grew almost to impossible sizes in moments! Jupiter readjusted the clothing to match, focusing on that allowed Olivia to take control over arms back and try to cover her massive chest up, yelping in surprise all the while!

"Do they prefer the innocent, embarrassed girl routine?" Olivia's mouth asked, surprising her each time a word flew out of it that wasn't her own. "Or would they prefer something a little more bold and experienced? I am certain I could put a woman's body to excellent use." Her expression once again changed to the confident, even seductive nature of Jupiter, winking as she turned around, swirling her hips and holding her arms up in the air, while that massive chest jiggled all about, you could see it all happening even from the back due to their sheer size! Olivia spun back around, arms behind her back. "Oh, or perhaps it something more dangerous?" She winked again, as her clothing unfurled from her body, turning into little more than ropes wrapped around her body, binding her legs and arms together, the corded material doing very little to cover anything about Olivia at all. In the tug of war for control, Olivia herself seemed to be back in charge, shrieking through the gag Jupiter had woven along her mouth as she nearly tumbled over. Jupiter regained control at the last moment, clothes re-forming as Olivia's body took on a far more muscular appearance, matching Freyja's and your own. "Alternately, instead of spending time with your male side, you and I could make an enjoyable evening out of two strong women, I have no doubt... or, two strong men? What is your vessel's thoughts on two masculine forms wrestling in the nude?"

Freyja could not stop laughing at all of this, as you watched in horror at all the ways Jupiter so easily manipulated your crush. Here was this petite girl whom you'd cherished, and Jupiter was putting her in all sorts of compromising positions, even going so far as to assume full control over her! Your fist clenched, and Freyja noticed your action, before clearing her throat. "Best if you let her be herself, my friend. I think my vessel considers your actions a bit too... forward, perhaps. So it would be wise to return her to the fore."

"I agree." Emilia stepped out of the open door to her study, squinting at you and Olivia. "Jupiter, Freyja, I dismiss thee for now."

Olivia's body loses its muscle mass almost instantly, leaving her standing around in some loose clothing, a simple shirt and pants like yours but in white and light blue. With the Jupiter personality fading instantly out of control, she kneeled over, nearly hyperventilating at the ordeal she just went through! It had been embarrassing beyond measure for her, with all those eyes on her as she put on a sexy display against her will...

Your own body shrank slightly, though you were fortunate enough to not be too differently sized from Freyja's body so the clothes you wore, albeit still rather feminine, at least fit and didn't tear as you re-acclimated to a male body. Everything was there! Your hair was back to normal, your own beard had returned! You felt your face for a bit, happy that there was still a normal to return to. When you glanced over at Olivia, you remembered that she was still too new to something like this, and you hurried to her aid, kneeling down. "Okay, it's okay, just deep breaths, slow breaths..."

Olivia's brow furrowed as she glanced at you. "...Lars? Lars!" You'd worried that Olivia might slap you or try to get away from you, but her hands immediately wrapped around your torso, relieved to see a familiar face. She was trembling against you, and remained so as you put your arms around her and looked up at Emilia.

For her part, Emilia sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. "Believe me, that's not what I expected either. I was thinking that given the abundance of bloodline traces for Jupiter that you could at least have the advantage of carpooling here or something for when I need Geistknights. It seems I erred, however, I'll admit that. Lars, are you at least finding yourself getting along with Freyja?"

You nodded. "Freyja's very considerate, I think we can work together after I get more time to acclimate to this."

Thank you, my friend! Freyja's voice echoed. Oh, I should mention I can still hear and see through you, although until Lady King summons me again I can only spectate.

"Very well." Emilia leaned down, trying to make eye contact with Olivia, whose face was nestled into your shoulder. "I'll leave this next part up to you, Olivia. What Jupiter just did, if it is too overwhelming to you, we can unbind you from his gem. I would implore you to try again later, as perhaps now Lars and Freyja could get him to tone things down next time. You two might make an excellent team since you already know how to work together, and I'm confident there are ways to work through Jupiter's behavior."

Well, working together was a bit of a stretch, but...

"However, I would not push the matter if you said you wanted to unbind right now. It's your choice."

You knew Olivia was certainly shocked by everything. You didn't blame her. But, you didn't know what sort of resolve she had. Would she remain Jupiter's vessel? Or was she already hoping to remove the bindings, even though now she would know your own secret and still have to keep that under wraps?