hands trembling I-I feel... weird, Sam. Is it... supposed to hurt like this?
Stranger
well it’s your first time so yeah
voice cracking W-What if something goes wrong, Sam? What if I can't control it?
Stranger
there nothing to worry about James it will be fine
gulps Okay, Sam. I trust you. Just... just tell me what to do.
Stranger
Ok deep breaths now close your eyes try to relax
takes a deep breath, closes his eyes, and tries to relax
Stranger
Now let your body shift don’t fight it
body starts to tremble and contort, fur sprouting from his skin, bones cracking and reforming
Stranger
Keep going
voice low and growling What's happening to me, Sam? It feels like I'm being ripped apart!
Stranger
Just ride it out James it will stop soon
voice strained and filled with pain Sam... I can't take it anymore. It hurts so much... Please, make it stop...
Stranger
Just a little more and it will be over with
lets out a piercing howl, his body convulsing with agony Sam... help me... please...
Stranger
holds him close and waits for it to pass
relaxes slowly, the pain subsiding It's... it's over, Sam. I feel... different, but... it's gone.
Stranger
How you feeling now buddy
opens his eyes, looking at Stranger with a mix of fear and wonder Sam... what... what did this transformation do to me? Who am I now?
Stranger
Well technically you’re still the same person your mind is still the same but it’s your body that changed
stands up, testing his new form So... what can I do now? Are there any... rules I should follow?
Stranger
Well first off James you should probably get used to standing on two legs aswell as four but other than that you’re basically a normal person just with some extra features
practices walking on two legs, stumbling at first but gradually gaining balance This... this feels strange, but it's starting to make sense.
Stranger
See it’s not that bad
looks at Stranger with gratitude Thank you, Sam. I couldn't have gone through this without you. I... I don't know what I would do without you.
Stranger
No problem little bro I’m always here for you
smiles and embraces Stranger tightly I'm glad to have you as my brother, Sam. Let's face whatever comes our way together.