Before sending an operative on a clandestine operation an intelligence agency needs to create for them a synthetic identity which is called a legend. It is not common to send the operative to participate in a TV show, but modern problems require modern solutions.
Tim was the spy and Who Wanna Be a Bimbo was the chosen show. In addition to the legend, Tim could also win a significant amount of money which would at least partially finance the operation. The young agent had natural people skills which he had further developed in various courses and classes. He was intelligent and had no problems with learning in general, but memorising random facts was not his greatest strength. That was why preparations for the quiz did not go as smoothly as one would expect from a CIA agent. Tim also did not fully understand why learning French needed to be a part of the preparation, but he assumed it would later become a part of his mission. Although he was somewhat suspicious that he was not given any details of said operation before participating in the quiz. Despite these shortcomings Tim's other characteristics made him perfect for the operation; this included a decent pitch which greatly increased his language learning pace. Not that any such minor inconveniences would make him skip what seemed to be the greatest opportunity in his career.
Tim's appearance was not exactly similar to James Bond either. He was 184 centimetres tall and of slender build, but he remained in decent shape. He had youthful looks and boyish charm, but at the same time both his body and face looked somewhat androgynous. His hair which reached beyond his ears did not increase his masculinity either. He was eloquent and communicative, so he was rather popular with the ladies. That would not be a factor during the quiz though. For the show Tim put on a smart, but not too formal suit; it was tailored for him, so it lay well on his slender frame, the jacket added breadth to his shoulders.
"Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen! My name is Frank Trustworthy. Today with me is Tim. Hello, Tim."
"Hello, Frank," the contestant said with a charming smile.
"Do you wanna be a bimbo, Tim?"
"Not necessarily. I'm here mostly for fame and riches, but there are some transformations that I could find attractive and a few more that I wouldn't mind."
"That's a decent start. Which ones would you like to get?"
"Definitely Eyesight Correction," Tim replied pointing at his glasses, "I got used to these, but better eyesight would obviously be an improvement. Hair Removal would be nice too. I have a lame beard anyway and shaving my face is a chore. Keeping armpits hairless might be easy, but some body parts aren't so comfortable to shave," he added with a wink.
"I'm sure that the audience likes your way of thinking," Frank replied with a smile, "which transformations do you find tolerable?"
"The minor ones. Hair Extension, Hair Colour, Eyes Colour. Oh! There's one more that I'd like - Muscles Gain. I grew bored of being skinny regardless of exercises and diet."
"I bet that we could find a few more, if I just kept asking," the host replied with a grin, "Tim, you might simply be a bimbo in denial."
"Ha!" the contestant laughed, "I guess we'll learn soon enough, won't we?"
"We sure will. Draw the Categories."
"Recognise Tanks, National Coats of Arms, Money, God Save the King, Horses, Milestones of the XIX Century, Lord of the Rings, Mountains, Going Nuclear, Battlefields, Rise of Machines, Coffee."
"What do you think of them?"
"They sound bearable, but it always depends on the particular questions. You can't prepare for everything."
"If you want to have a chance of getting your eyes fixed, you shouldn't be prepared for everything," Frank made an exaggerated wink.
Tim just laughed in response.
"Which category for the first round?"
"Let's start with Money and hope that we'll end with it as well."
Which American president is depicted on the twenty dollar bill? Andrew Jackson. Correct. When was the most severe hyperinflation experienced, with prices doubling every fifteen hours? In Germany in 1919. WRONG. What's the currency used in Brazil? Brazilian Real. Correct. What is the currency used in Turkey? Turkish Lira. Correct. What is the number of the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin? It's unlimited. WRONG.
"Two mistakes, Tim," the host announced, "not bad for a bimbo in denial," he added with a wink.
The contestant laughed again in response, then replied with a smile:
"I need to keep my hidden bimbo self in check, so that I can win at least some money."
"Fair enough. Draw two transformation cards."
"Leg Feminization and Double Hair Extension."
"We already know you don't mind the hair. What's your opinion on the other one?"
"It might actually be pretty good," Tim answered, "not that I crave to have feminine legs, but I've been bow-legged my entire life. I'm sure this transformation will make them more shapely, while not really hurting my masculine pride."
"A good approach for the start. Into The Chamber you go."
During his preparation Tim had spent nearly as much time watching archive episodes of the quiz, as he did learning trivia. He knew the whole routine well, but he was quickly realising how exciting the actual participation in the show was. Merely entering The Chamber made his heart beat faster, even though the transformations were perfectly acceptable. Tim closed his eyes and waited. He had been instructed behind the scenes how to behave inside of the device and what to expect, but still the intensity of the tingling came as a surprise. He resisted scratching partially because he could not scratch both of his legs and his head at the same time. Finally the sensation stopped and the door opened, so he could walk out.
The camera first focused on his head, because the hair extension was more noticeable, despite it being the less invasive of transformations. Tim's hair now reached beyond his shoulders and had also gained volume. Its colour remained a boring shade of brown, but thanks to its healthy look it seemed quite pleasant to the eye. The contestant's legs might have been still covered by trousers, but the changes made to his legs were also noticeable. Not only were they now perfectly straight and shapely, also Tim's whole body proportions were slightly altered, so that his legs became longer, even though his height remained unchanged. His entire outfit was transformed as well, so it fit just as good as previously. The audience clapped politely.
"Welcome back, Tim," the host greeted him, "you look good."
"Thank you. I agree, the changes were for the better. I used to have longer hair a few years ago, but it looked... mediocre, let's say. It looks much better after the transformation."
"We'll make a proper bimbo out of you soon."
"I'm not sure whether that's a promise or a threat," the contestant replied with a straight face.
"That's all up to you. Which category for the second round?"