This was written for my pleasure by my love as we together explored... possibilities. Hope you enjoy it! He gets all my feedback, too, so hope you leave some.
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She awoke with a lingering feeling of grogginess. Why was that? She remembered being out with friends at a celebration. The group had presented their documentation and the lawyers had carried it into a victory for their side. Everyone agreed that such a win deserved a party, and they had retired to a local bar right after work. Toasts were toasted, but not so many that she should feel this hazy headedness.
She tried to roll onto her side, but could not seem to communicate that desire to her muscles. She lay flat on her back trying to gather her resources, and then she felt... cold. Odd, it was summer, and even with the air-conditioning going, she seldom felt cold. And yet, that was exactly it. Her skin felt slightly goose-bumpy, maybe even a little clammy. Well, I'll just pull up the covers a little, she thought. Sliding her hand around to grasp the edge of the quilt she always kept handy, her eyes lazily shut, she hunted. Then a sudden dawning, there was no cover; neither at hand nor under her. Dragging up from the fog, she realized she was nude, no flannel night gown, no nothing.
How odd, but not quite a real thought, sort of a passing idea not completely formed. Nude, the word tugged at her. Nude, can't be I never sleep this way. NUDE, what's happening? Where is my gown, where are the covers, where am I? Wake up. Wake up. WAKE UP.
Ohmygod, eyes open now, ohmygod, strange place, strange lights overhead, ohmygod, I'm... somewhere, OMYGOD!
Panic, terror. Where, where? Maya looks around, able to move her head from side to side, she surveys the room. Dim, but not dark. Empty save for the camera on a tripod just away from the table. Table. Head lifting, she looks. It appears to be stainless steel, definitely metal. No wonder she is cold. Her arm raises a little, feeling is coming back to her. Got to get up from here. Slowly Maya rises to a sitting position. She hears a small electric motor whir and glances around. The camera has followed her movements. Suddenly she feels trapped and vulnerable in her nudity. One arm covers her breasts, the other, her groin. The sound of the knob turning, and the door begins to open. And in walks... Maya!
Ohmygod, I'm hallucinating, she thinks. Ambulatory Maya approaches and stops a few feet from the table. Sitting Maya scrutinizes her doppleganger in detail. Unbelievable, they are identical down to the scars on their arms and abdomen. The only difference is that the twin has shaven mons. Sneaking a quick downward glance, Maya is also smoothly shaved. Fear has passed, replaced by awe.
Standing Maya, in Maya's voice, says, "Do not be afraid, I have taken on this shape in order to make you feel more secure. We will not harm you nor cause you any pain whatsoever. You may call me Gypsy. "
Gypsy? Where did she pull that name from? How could she know that? Gypsy begins to explain; Maya has been abducted to increase the knowledge of aliens from a far galaxy about the thoughts and feelings of Earthlings. Maya tries to concentrate as the explanation unfolds, but can not follow it all, it is to bizarre of a situation. Gypsy drones on but Maya's mind keeps telling her it is some kind of dream. Perhaps someone slipped LSD into one of her drinks. Perhaps Maya is having a nervous breakdown. Perhaps Maya is going through a psychotic break. Perhaps... it is true!
The main idea is that some experiments will be performed, but they will not cause pain and she will not be harmed. Somehow, as strange as it all seems, Gypsy is convincing, and Maya relaxes now caught up in the experience. Deep within, Maya feels sure that Gypsy is telling the truth and she has nothing to fear. Will Maya consent to participate? Yes, a little trepidation, but yes.
"Please step onto the floor, there is a mat for your feet. " Gypsy goes to a shelf and returns with a jar of some clear gel looking substance. "It is a combination of vitamins A and E, some glycerin, etc. " Gypsy would like to apply a coating, if that would be okay.