Cross-dressing: From Beginner to Expert
Klein could not describe how he felt.
Having agreed to impersonate Helene, and later Tracy, Klein had naturally prepared himself to face someone he knew. The problem now, however, was this:
Neph's attitude was not quite what he had initially expected.
When she first proposed these two things, Neph had been calm and matter-of-fact. Influenced by her attitude, Klein had relaxed as well, beginning to see this more as a joint assassination operation.
Rather than dressing as a woman in front of someone he knew!
He stiffly turned his head. Neph watched him with undisguised interest. After a few seconds of silence, Klein spoke as calmly as he could:
"How are you going to help me?"
"Is this a Clown's control?" Disappointed at not seeing the expression she wanted, Neph sighed. "All right. Shall I teach you how to get dressed?"
Klein froze. Almost instinctively, he assumed a defensive posture and asked in a voice filled with fear, "How are you going to teach me?"
"?" Neph shifted her gaze from the multitude of dresses and stared at Mr. Fool, who had looked so composed just moments before.
Clearly realizing he had overreacted, Klein coughed and tried to speak:
"Well..."
"What an unforgettable memory," Neph said with deep feeling. "If you're willing to let me put that idea you just had into practice, I'm sure this memory will become even more unforgettable."
"Absolutely not!" Klein firmly rejected the suggestion.
Neph had no intention of insisting. She was already satisfied with the results, and she knew certain things would never happen unless she resorted to underhanded means-something she clearly had no desire to use on this future Mr. Fool.
Even a collector should not stop at nothing. Or rather-
When dealing with her collection, should a Memory Collector retain sufficient reason?