Let's All Talk About Bruno!

Mary and Isabella arrived at the designated spot to find Hilde there already. Mary jumped up into the carriage as quickly as she could and as soon as Isabella was in she told Hilde, “Alright to the palace as quickly as you can please.”

Hilde turned around, to respond not understanding why Mary was in such a rush. Hilde burst out laughing, and doubled over. “OH my, HAHAHAHA Goodness. That’s priceless. HAHAHAHA.”

“Hilde, stop laughing at me and drive the carriage.”

“Okay, okay.” Hilde drove the carriage but Mary could tell that she was silently laughing at her.

Halfway up to the palace Isabella felt comfortable enough to speak up, but pointedly looking away from Mary. "So... Umm, this is what you look like as a woman, mija. You're... well... not what I imagined. I mean you are very pretty though, de verdad. Not that I was staring or anything!"

“Isabella,” Mary sighed, “It’s fine. You can look. Just being naked out in public is embarrassing. Even if I understand, that I’m essentially always being live streamed here even during sex, and I know that there aren’t a bunch of random people here either to stumble upon me. Still embarrassing.”

Isabella turned to look at Mary. “You are really pretty. Looking at you is breathtaking. I feel like I would be happy to stare at you all day.”

“I could say the same thing to you. Especially in that outfit.”

“My outfit? What do you mean, mija?” Isabella looked down at her clothes, “EEP! Where are my other clothes, Dios mío?” She found herself in a nearly see through red silk and satin negligée with black trim. “And why am I not wearing panties?”

“I mean you left the casino right? I’m guessing this was your collateral? How long do you have to wear that?”

“Until the morning.”

“That isn’t that bad. You are very attractive in that. Isabella, if you want I’ll stay like this tonight if that would make you more comfortable. I would prefer to be Mark, but I would also like to make things easier for you.”

“Mary… I’m bi. I find you attractive in both your forms. Honestly I thought you were incredibly handsome as a guy. Like you were my type even before your changes, not the stud muffin you are as a man right now. But like, good looking and more importantly had a lot of particular features I like in a man. Weirdly though, I think I find you more attractive like this.”

“Why is that weird, I thought you were into women more than men?”

“I am, just… How to put this. Okay I hate using this description but I’m struggling to come up with a better explanation. Before you were like a 7 normally and an 8 when you cleaned up nice, at least to me. But that is for guys if I included women, you were like a 5 or 6. Now as a guy you are like a 10 and that includes women, in that ranking. As a woman though I don’t know it’s like you make other women look plain in comparison. Like you’re an 11 out of 10 now. The only person I can safely say I have seen that is more stunning and attractive, is Laura. That’s also only when her aura was on display.”

“Okay that is weird. Wait a second…” Mary looked through her phone and pulled up her own status page. “Okay that’s the cause. Here take a look”

A Princely Staff: Mary Effect: Mary’s Magic Body: Mary is a magical girl, her body adapts in various ways to be able to better please her partner.

Built Like an Adonis: Mary Effect: I’m Your Venus: Mary was adorable and cute before. She will become more alluring, having an unearthly timeless beauty about her, like that of an angel or goddess. Other women will always find her attractive.

“Those two TFs got additional benefits from the TF that changes me into a woman.”

“Well, those aren't bad right?”

“Not sure how I feel about that last line. Always is a rather significant modifier.”

“Oh, I guess that's true. So can I ask why do you look like you’re twenty, and why are you so short, and you said you were curvier than before?”

“Well, I guess Cassandra let me keep the age at twenty or she made it so the I’m Your Venus effect included it in that timeless beauty part. The first time I became Mary was because I fell into a hot spring, making me a young…” Mary shuddered at the memory, “bisexual, woman. I was turned twenty years old and apparently into what I would look like if I was born female instead of male. At least in most alternate realities according to Cassandra.”

“Why did you shudder?”

“Ever date a person and later really end up hating and being disgusted by them?”

“Hating yes, disgusted not physically at least.”

“Well, I was bisexual for a time. Also horny. I am very much not bisexual, that was the magic of the spring.”

“Oh, yeah I can see the problem with that. Didn’t think you would be a short stack though as a woman.”

“Well, I wasn’t before. I had smaller breasts, butt and lips than you did before yours swelled too. God these are sensitive too.”

“Let’s see oh yea here in your profile your measurements are 30H”-24”-40” now.”

“Can I have my phone back please.” Mary said grumply.

“Oh, yeah sorry. I didn’t mean to go snooping.”

“I’m not upset with you, Isabella.”

Mary: Cassandra how much of this is because of Chloe’s swelling TF and how much is because you added stuff to the other TFs?

Cassandra: How much of what?

Cassandra: Oh I see now.

Cassandra: That is all Chloe’s TF. Neither of the other two would have done that.

Mary: I really went up six cup sizes. I thought you said the increases were limited to one per ****.

Cassandra: Mary, I want you to think about something here. How many anti-anxiety, antidepressants, and ADHD medications have you taken for more than six months?

Mary: Several… So I just so happen to have been taking six different ones that made it permanent.

Cassandra: Technically more than that as the side effect doesn’t have to increase all three, in fact lips are far less likely to swell than the other two. It’s why you don’t have a permanent duck face.

Mary: SIGH. Also did you really have to use the word ‘Always’ in the Venus TF?

Cassandra: No, I chose to use it.

Mary: Just so we are clear. You CHOSE to make yourself attracted to me?

Cassandra: … … … DAMN IT!

Cassandra: MARY DO NOT MENTION THIS AGAIN!

Mary: Or and hear me out here you change it so it doesn’t say always. You know instead of text shouting at me for something that is your fault.

Cassandra: I can’t change it. It would be against the rules. I’m sorry for effectively shouting at you Mary. Please, do not bring this up again.

Mary: Want to sell me Laura’s other favor yet? I’m pretty sure I’d be a lot more cooperative if you weren’t messing with my women so much.

Cassandra: Somehow I doubt that. Have a good evening.

As Mary finished her conversation with Cassandra Hilde pulled up to the palace. “Thanks Hilde bye.” Mary ran off into the suite as fast as she could, barreling through the front door and smacked into Sam and Allie

“Oww. That hurt.” Allie winced with her eyes closed. “What hit us? What is this squishiness in my hand?” Allie squeezed a few times. Causing Mary to moan in delight. “What the?” Allie opened her eyes. “Mary? Why are you naked?”

Isabella came over, and offered Allie a hand up. “Here Allie we can explain in the suite.”

“Isabella!? Why are you in a nightie? Did you have sex with Mary!?”

Isabella flushed, “NO! Now help Mary and Sam up.”

“Sorry for running into you, I'll be right back.” Mary ran off to the suite.

Allie helped Sam up, then Sam asked Isabella, “Why is Mary naked?”

“Well we were at the casino, and we had chips that we couldn’t cash so there was this prize wheel thing. We both spun the wheel, Merida too. Merida won a jackpot, I get to ask a few questions of Cassandra, ASTRID or Mark er Mary. Mary got a gag prize, she was **** to streak back to her room as Mary.”

“Okay next question, why is Mary so voluptuous now? Also a lot hotter, even if she doesn’t look that different.”

Allie answered the first one. “Same reason I went up a cup size and my butt got bigger I’d imagine. Lots of medications.”

“As for the other apparently it is because of her Mary TF adding something to the Adonis TF.” Isabella added.

Allie then stared at Isabella, “And you are in a nightgown why? Were you seducing Mary?”

"¡ALLIE! Stop that. I wasn't seducing Mary or Mark, por favor. My collateral to play at the casino was to wear sexy pajamas until the morning. I didn't do very well. Can we just go into the suite instead of standing here in the hall? I feel a little exposed, de verdad."

“Sure, I’m Samantha by the way. Feel free to call me that or Sam.”

“I’m Isabella, please don’t shorten my name.”

Sam cocked an eyebrow at that, “Sure, maybe you can tell me why it’s touchy someday. Anyway, after you.”

The three of them walked down the hall into the Master Suite. They did not see Mary anywhere. Sam called out, “MARY? MARK?”

Mary shouted out of the walk-in closet. “TRYING TO FIND SOMETHING TO WEAR.”

The three went and sat down on the couch, with Allie in the middle. Sam nudged Allie. Seeing that Allie wasn’t responding to that Sam elbowed Allie in the side and then jerked her head towards Isabella.

Allie hesitantly started, “Isabella. I need to apologize for earlier. It wasn’t right of me to ask of or offer to you being with Sam. I got excited and didn’t think things through. I’m also sorry because I didn’t tell you about Ellen. I don’t know exactly what we had but I was doming her.”

“Had? Was? So you aren’t with Ellen any more?”

Allie shook her head a little sadly, “No, I broke up with her.”

“Because you want to be with me?”

“No, not really. I mean that isn’t the main reason. Isabella I didn’t even think about Ellen until Sam pointed out to me that I should have. She wasn’t important enough to factor in. Also I did think you wouldn’t want me to be a part of what Ellen would want from me.”

“Allie, I mean sure tying someone up is a bit kinky, but essentially harmless if everyone is consenting.”

“That isn’t what she wants. She wants to be controlled. Even outside the bedroom ideally.”

Isabella blushed at that, “Oh. Yeah that is a bit more than I’d probably be comfortable with.”

“So, yeah. I’m sorry, for pressuring you and not considering that you don’t really know Sam.”

“I forgive you, Allie. Now Sam. Can I date your girlfriend?”

“Yes you may. I want to let you know my stance on this Isabella. It is a prerequisite. You can set up more rules with Allie, between yourself, but I expect Allie not to be with anyone besides the two of us or Mark. Romantically that is, sexually, I care about a lot less. Allie has given me permission to continue with Ellen if I want. I’m uncertain if I want that, though. Allie is also okay with me taking another romantic partner of my choosing. Right now I’m not sure I want another partner besides Allie and Mark. I’m not opposed to doing stuff with you together with Allie or Mark Isabella, but I don’t consider you my partner, you are Allie’s partner. Is that a problem?”

“Are you clean? I mean of STDs.”

“I am. Why do we keep forgetting stuff like this?”

Sam: Cassandra do we need to be concerned about STDs?

Cassandra: No. Everyone is clean.

“Well STDs aren’t a concern. Just checked with Cassandra.”

“That’s good to hear.” Isabella sighed in relief. “So Sam, can you tell me a bit about yourself? I heard the introduction you gave on your first day. Some of your TFs, and a few big things that have happened about you while on the show. Good on you for punching Cassandra by the way but also sorry you got punished for that. Thank you Allie for stopping me. The other big thing is that you are officially a couple with Allie and Mary both.”

“Well, it sounds like you know all the big things except one. I suppose it is actually important to tell you since we could potentially be doing something together and I could react poorly. During my ROTC training, I was sexually assaulted by three other cadets. I’m working through that trauma. Allie’s been a great help there. I just wanted you to be aware that if I lash out at you seemingly without cause that might be the root of the issue.”

“Thank you for telling me that. I’m sorry you experienced that. Though I want to correct a misconception, Sam. I’m not really interested in being with you. I’m not even planning on just jumping into the deep end with Allie or Mark either.”

Sam sighed, “You say that, but I never thought I would be doing that either. That I could do that. The show changes things and changes them fast.”

“What do you mean?”

“Okay, come closer I don’t want Mary over hearing and getting ideas.” Sam whispered “Okay so I already sort of know how your TF works. The marriage one. I know that I already qualify for your help there. Since I qualify for Allie’s help.”

Isabella thought about Sam marrying Mark, Okay super hot. I really want to make that happen. Actually it would be better if Mark could marry Allie and Sam at the same time. “Okay what’s your point.”

“You would help me right?”

“Marry Mark? Absolutely. Gladly.”

“Well… what if I have issues, being with Mark… physically. You know to consummate the marriage.”

“Well that just won’t do, how can I help?”

“That’s what I mean, things can change quickly here Isabella. I do actually have that problem by the way. It’s getting better but it isn’t gone. I don’t know how to simply get over it.”

“I do.” Allie said. “But I can’t tell you right now.”

“Right, that’s also part of my point. I’m following Allie’s walkthrough here. Now that I think about it I think I should ask Mary to turn that one off too. Anyway, the point is what if her walkthrough says the three of us need to have sex with Mary or Mark at the same time, so I can marry Mark. Would you help?”

“Yes… I would. Okay I see what you mean. That desire is really strong, when I think about it.” Isabella frowned but was also aroused at the idea of helping Sam marry Mark.

“I think that is because it has fairly limited criteria. If you think about all the people in the harem, and whether you would help them marry Mark, I think it is just Allie, Aubrey, myself, and maybe Talia now.”

“It includes Talia.” Allie confirmed. “I could tell the second she underwent the BTGGF TF, that it changed. Aubrey has actually fallen off the list. Not sure why. Wasn’t the transformation that happened before the TFs. Otherwise your list is correct… unfortunately. I wish it included everyone. Mary, if you try to jump scare me I will have Sam tie you to the bed.”

“But… how? How did you know?” Mary said as she stopped creeping towards them and just walked over. Mary came out in pink satin pajamas and her hair tied up in a ponytail.

“Your scent. Also you aren’t as quiet as you think you are. Actually no you were pretty quiet, rather I have excellent hearing now. Don’t worry Isabella, you'll be able to pick up on that too, once you get used to being a wolf-girl as well.”

Isabella was a little nervous, as Allie had brought up a topic she sort of wanted to avoid.

Mary spoke up though, “Isabella you really should talk to Allie.”

Isabella sighed, “Allie… I don’t like the current arrangement. Not us dating, that I like. I don’t like being a wolf-girl like you do. I don’t like that I’m going to be **** to become more and more like you and less like me. I don’t like that I don’t have BP for myself, and I don’t like that despite being dragged into all this I can't actually win the big prize. I can’t win the wish. I want Mark to figure out a way to separate at least a little as contestants. I think I want to reroll the wolf-girl TF for myself. I love dogs, you know that… BRUNO!” Isabella fumbled around for her phone.

Isabella (To Cassandra): IS MY DOG OKAY! HE HASN’T HAD DINNER!

Mark spoke up, “Isabella, Bruno should be fine.”

Cassandra: Isabella Bruno is fine.

Isabella calmed a little, reading Cassandra’s text.

Cassandra: I’ll make you a deal, don’t re-roll the wolf-girl TF for two full rounds and I’ll bring Bruno to you. He can stay wherever you are. I also guarantee nothing will happen to him here. Just so we are clear. Bruno will be 100% safe and taken care of even if you decline this. Everyone’s pets are being taken care of, but I know how much you love your dog. I feel like his presence could help you deal with things better. Also I really mean nothing. This isn’t a plot or ploy, he will not be TF’d. He might be given a nice fancy collar for being a good boy though… I may also give him belly rubs... and treats.

“Ummm… Mark. Here, just read.” Isabella handed Mark her phone. “What do you think?”

“That’s a, you call. I mean she isn’t asking you to never re-roll your wolf-girl TF. Think you can manage a few weeks like this? In exchange for Bruno being here. I don’t see a big downside either way. The real question is do you want to be away from Bruno for more than a month?”

“No, I don’t”

Isabella: So if I wanted to re-roll the wolf-girl TF after two rounds that’s fine. If I accept? Also what about food and stuff for him.

Cassandra: Yes. And everything Bruno could need will be provided for.

Isabella: Then I would like Bruno to be here with me. Thank you Cassandra. Bruno really means a lot to me.

~Pop~

“Hello everyone.” Cassandra said, “Alright I’m opening a portal. Do not try to go through it. It will be counted as an escape attempt and you don’t want to try that.” A shimmering portal opened up in the suite and on the other side was a one bedroom apartment with a large black Newfoundland dog on a plush dog bed staring at the door.

“Bruno!” Isabella exclaimed. Which caused the dog to look up in surprise and noticed the portal cocking his head to one side.

“Woor?” Bruno let out and approached the portal

“Here boy, come here Bruno. Come to mamá.” Isabella squatted down in front of the portal with her arms outstretched.

“WOOF!” Bruno excitedly ran through the portal and tackled Isabella. Giving her slobbery tongue kisses.

“Sí, you are a good boy.” Bruno stopped licking Isabella and sniffed her new ears and tail curiously. The portal closed.

Bruno then started to bound around the room exploring the place. Then stopped and sniffed Allie, clearly recognizing Allie. Then Bruno sniffed Mary, and got confused. “Who’s a good boy? Bruno’s a good boy. Okay Bruno is a lot more intimidating when I'm so much smaller.” Mary held out a hand to Bruno for him to sniff. Which he did and then he licked it a few times and Mary gave him some ear scratches. Bruno then looked at Sam blinked and promptly moved into a defensive position in front of Isabella, but didn’t turn overly aggressive.

“Umm… Cassandra…” Mary began. “Can you at least protect Bruno from Sam’s dragon fear? I think he sees her as a predator.”

Sam pouted, she really wanted to pet Bruno. He looked so fluffy.

“Oh, sure. Give me a second. Okay. Bruno is added to the super deluxe host level protection package. It will now take more than a nuke to harm him.” Bruno relaxed his posture but still didn’t move towards Sam. “Sorry Sam, can’t do anything about him being wary of you. I mean I could but I won’t. I’ll leave you four to play with Bruno.”

~Pop~

Sam leaned down and extended a hand out to sniff, palm down. Bruno took one sniff, and dismissively turned his head to one side away from her letting out a low huff.

Isabella, Allie and Mary all laughed.

Sam pouted more, “It isn’t funny, I just want to pet him.”

“Sam, that’s exactly how he reacted the first time he met me.” Mary said with mirth in her voice. “Bruno just plays hard to get, with some people. Don’t worry I know the secret to getting him to like you though.” Isabella looked at Mary in disbelief. “What? Sure Bruno is really, fur-middable. I certainly wouldn’t want him to have a, bone, to pick with Sam. I’m just trying to show Sam that Bruno might be a little, ruff, around the edges. But with the right, trick, he’ll, roll over, in no time.”

Everyone groaned. Bruno Howled. Then Bruno went over to Mary and lifted one paw for her to hold. Mary grabbed it. “That’s right Bruno you are a good boy.” Mary said, shaking the paw. Mary then picked up the tablet on the table to get Bruno some dog treats. Which appeared instantly. Mary fed a few to Bruno.

"Isabella’s mouth was agape. "¡Dios mío! Did... how... Bruno might be a smart dog but he is still a dog. How did you teach him to recognize puns? Also when did you teach him, dime? Like I don't remember leaving him alone with you for extended periods."

“Yes, but Allie did. When you left him with her. I watched him when she needed to go to work. Isn’t that right Bruno. Want another treat?” Bruno let out a woof of affirmation. “Okay you see that woman over there.” Mary pointed at Sam. Bruno let out a low huff nearly a scoff. “Come on now Bruno, she's nice. Go over to her and roll over. Belly rubs. Treat.” Bruno complied and went in front of Sam rolled onto his back.

Sam squatted down to give him some belly rubs, “Who’s a good boy? Who’s a good fluffy boy? Yes you are Bruno.”

Mary handed the bag of treats to Sam. “Give him one. He’ll milk you for the whole bag if he senses weakness.”

Isabella just collapsed on the couch in stunned disbelief. “I thought Bruno barely tolerated you.”

“Nope, he loves me. Can you hold Bruno for a second though. I don’t want him to freak out. I’m going to go back to being Mark, so Bruno can tell we are the same person.” Isabella grabbed Bruno by the collar, and he sat on his heels. Mary shifted back to Mark, and Bruno went from confused to excited. Pulling free of Isabella’s grasp.

Isabella looked like she was having an existential crisis. Sam asked, “Isabella, are you okay?”

Allie looked at her friend, with concern as well. Then noticed that Isabella had an expression on her face she had seen before, and that concern changed to mirth. “Oh, I know that face. What did your mamá tell you? Oh I bet I can guess. That you’d end up marrying whoever Bruno chose for you or something like that right?” Isabella nodded slowly. “Well, I’ve told you before Isabella, your mamá is a very smart woman.”

Bruno could see Isabella was distressed and went to comfort her, putting his head in her lap. Then Bruno turned around and looked at Mark, and WOOFed then placed his head back in Isabella’s lap. Mark went and sat down by Isabella and gently patted her back.

Sam now joined Isabella in disbelief, “Okay, is it just me or did Bruno essentially just call Mark over to comfort Isabella with him?”

“Oh that is definitely what he just did.” Allie confirmed.

Isabella got up, "Okay, I've clearly gone insane. The world is upside down and this is in fact all a dream, Dios mío. I am going to bed. I am going to wake up in the morning and everything will be back to normal." Isabella went over to the large bed and crawled in on one side and Bruno hopped up next to her snuggling up to her.

“Mark?” Sam asked, “Did you break Allie’s girlfriend? It seems like you may have broken her.”

“It is getting late, shall we go to bed too?” Mark asked. “She’ll be fine in the morning… probably.”

“Sure, we can talk some more in the morning. Allie, do you mind if I sleep between you and Mark?”

“That’s fine. But are you sure you want Mark and not Mary?” Allie teased. You were definitely staring at her intently.”

“So were you, also yes. For multiple reasons… I’m not elaborating, now get changed and get in bed.” Sam went and got changed into her sailor nightie she wore before.

“Oh, me likey.” Allie said, with a smirk putting on her far less sexy set of pajamas.

“I agree.” Mark said. “It is a really nice outfit for you Sam.”

“Well good, because it is going to be a regular occurrence. Now get your butt over here and cuddle me.” Mark went ahead and complied. The four of them and Bruno drifted off to sleep.