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[Those who know Xzana may be glad that she finally has a brand new white sun dress on after her visit with the Malnosso. Only the half breed isn't exactly a half breed anymore. Her scales, claws, fangs, and large set of white wings are now gone. So is her ability to not feel cold anymore as she awakes shivering near the fountain.

She's never experienced anything so awful before. The snow touching her feet actually hurt it was so cold. Wait, those aren't her feet those look like a human's feet! She opens her mouth to let out a startled roar.]

SHRIIIIIIEEEEK!

[Ah! That wasn't a roar at all! That wasn't even close! What had those people done to her!? Her teeth start to clatter and nothing she can do will stop it. She has no clue how to be human and takes off running for the first building she sees a human enter which happens to be Good Spirits.

It's a little better. The floor isn't as cold as the snow but she can't stop this annoying shaking and what are all these little bumps on her skin? Not knowing that rubbing could warm her a bit she stands shivering in a quiet corner. Staring in a bit of fear any anyone who comes in. How was she suppose to protect herself now?

She's also staring out the window. She knows eventually she's going to have to go out there again even if it's just to go to the bathroom. How could the outside be so uninviting? She never pictured that it would be so terrible before, but it was so cold and the cold was painful.]

Th-they s-s-shall pay for t-t-this.

[Anyone dare approach the skiddish newly made human cowering in the corner of the bar? If not she'll huddle there until she's forced out of the bar. And don't worry about time breaking! SHOW THAT TIME WHO'S BOSS!]

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[elongatedsmile]

[At first when Spock approaches she snarls, showing the fangs she no longer has and backing away a step. She's scared out of her mind and it takes her a minute to remember that this man once helped her and even gave her some fish.]

T-t-those m-men! Those humans! Th-they ch-changed me! I-I-I d-don-n't want to-to b-b-be them. [She finds it hard to talk with the shiver. Growing frustrated she starts to pace rapidly back and forth.]

Th-this b-bo-body is b-b- RAWR! BROKEN!

[spohkh]

[Spock stands calmly as Zxana works her frustration out of her system...

...She has more frustration that he had originally thought, so he intervenes... with his coat.]

It is an unfortunate effect to have after being kidnapped... I have stated several times that the Malnosso seem to specialize in humiliation.

Please, put this coat on and I will escort you home.

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No! I will not go outside again! The snow out there! It has been changed! It hurts if it is touched too long!

[spohkh]

[Spock raises an eyebrow.. and looks outside...


....And focuses his attention once more on Xzana.]

The snow has not been altered... it is you yourself that has been changed. It would seem that you are not used to lower temperatures without your reptilian skin....

[Spock looks at her bare feet... and her blue complexion indicating low body heat...]

You are not properly clothed for a human... that would be why the snow...'hurts'...

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T-th-this b-body is b-broken! I w-want m-m-min-e b-back!

[She's so angry she can hardly think. Continuing to pace, looking all around the room as if the answer to her problem could possibly be hidden somewhere around the bar.]

[spohkh]

Your body is not broken, it is merely one of a human... You may not get your own back for some time.

So I suggest that you don the appropriate clothing... [The Vulcan says all of this in a calm voice....as Spock holds out his coat once more.]

[elongatedsmile]

This isn't p-possible! I am not h-human! [The last time he told her to put that on she went outside. Instead of taking the offered coat she backs away from it.]

[spohkh]

Please see reason Miss Xzana... The Malnosso appear to have turned you human for the time being. You must take appropriate measures in order to keep your health.

[Spock was getting concerned, they had obviously drawn the attention of everyone in the bar, but most were rather apprehensive in approaching the raging female...

Spock took a gentle step forward.] Allow me to take you home where you can be safe Miss Xzana.

[elongatedsmile]

I will not go outside! [With a growl that sounds no where near intimidating without her normal vocal cords she raises her lips in a snarl to show the fangs that she forgot she no longer has. She doesn't care if she's making a scene. She's never been afraid of a group of humans in her life!

That last part may be a lie, but she puffs her chest out as if they she never has been.]

[spohkh]

[Spock puts the coat down on a nearby chair, and lifts his hands in the universal gesture of surrender.]

Please, calm yourself... I will not force you to go anywhere.. [Spock decided to change tactic...]

Will you perhaps join me by the fire? [Spock gestured towards the fireplace located at the back of the establishment.... it was a fairly secluded spot, and no one was currently occupying its chairs.]

[elongatedsmile]

[She stands stiffly for a moment, ready to defend herself is she must as she looks over the fire. It's farther from the door and her means of escape, not that she really wants to go out anyway, but it's also further away from people. She can have more reaction time should they try to come towards her.]

Alright. The fire.

[She moves towards the fire, but is careful to not turn her back on either Spock or most of the people in the bar as best she can.]

[spohkh]

[Spock remains calm and collected as he takes a seat next to the fireplace, and gestures to the seat in front of him...]

Please, sit and warm yourself.

Do you remember what the Malnosso did to you?

[elongatedsmile]

I do not know. I was in deep sleep then I woke here.

[spohkh]

[Spock leaned forward to create a more calm atmosphere..]

You are experiencing a shift caused by the Malnosso... the one's that kidnapped you. You appear to have been made human... you will return to your normal self sometime soon.

Until that time, however, you will need to make the appropriate measures. For example, wearing the proper clothing and adjusting certain things that humans must do in this type of weather.

Do you understand?

[elongatedsmile]

No! This is impossible! I was hatched as I was. That cannot be changed! It's - impossible! There is no magic that advance!

[And yet, here she is. With these strange claw- no, toes and fingers looking back at her.]

I do not know how to be a human. I do not want to be human.

[spohkh]

Magic or not, you are human for now. If you are amenable, I can help you. [Spock was concerned, after all, about Xzana's well-being...]

[elongatedsmile]

I am amenable too? What is that? Is that why this body is broken? [Just what else is wrong with her?!]

[spohkh]

Forgive me... amenable simply means 'open to a suggestion'... Stated differently, if you 'want' me to, I can help you. There appears to be nothing 'wrong' with you, you are a perfectly healthy human.

However, your original form will return with time.

[elongatedsmile]

Then I shall wait here until it returns to me.

[spohkh]

Unless you live here... that may be an illogical idea.

The shift may not wear off for at least two weeks... if not longer. [The time was always unpredictable...]

[elongatedsmile]

Two weeks... how many moons is that? Or is it many seasons?

[spohkh]

[Spock tilts his head....] Half of a full cycle... however, that is only a guess. You could be human for longer than that.

Are your feet not cold Miss Xzana?

[elongatedsmile]

Moon cycle? That is not very long. [For a dragon that lives for centuries it's not. For a human body that requires a lot more care she's going to find out fast that it is.]

I do not know. They do not feel right. I think it is cold. I do not like it.

[spohkh]

[Spock nods and stands.... he makes his way to the bar where he asks one of the employees for something...

When he returns it is with slippers in hand... He gives them to Xzana.]

Please, put these on your feet.

[elongatedsmile]

[She turns the over for a moment in her hand before putting them on. She's seen things like it before and it takes her just a few moments to remember how humans wear them.

Well, that does feel better. She spends a few minutes giving her new toes a wiggle in her new slippers before finally looking at Spock once more.] Thank you.