Kayley has been feeling bad in her life--loneliness, malaise. For unimportant narrative reasons, she ends up having a hypnotherapy session with a friend. The topic of her being transformed before comes up.

"So, Kayley, can you describe what happened the first time you were transformed?"

"It was some weird interaction or side effect of something I ate, I'm not sure. I turned into a stone statue! It wore off on its own, but it took a couple weeks."

"And when you were transformed, what happened to you?"

"My roommates took me back to the house, but then they just left me in the living room as a decoration."

"And how did that make you feel?"

"...Good, I guess? I felt content all over, and pleased for people to be looking at me."

"And were you wearing anything as a statue?"

"...No, they took my clothes off. I was a nude statue."

"And did you mind that, at the time?"

"No, it seemed very normal. It felt good. Statues should be naked."

"So you enjoyed being a nude statue, Kayley."

"Yes, I did, I liked being a nude statue."

"So would you allow yourself to be transformed again?"

"No! That sounds embarrassing. I couldn't ask anyone for that. What would they think?"

"Besides, how do I know I could turn back? I don't think I'd want to be a statue forever."

"OK, Kayley. When you hear the phrase 'pepperoni and onion pizza', you will remember that you enjoy the idea of being turned into a statue. You won't say anything, but if someone asks you about it, you'll be interested, and you'll be willing to try it out without argument or fear. You won't worry about turning back; you'll trust whoever you're with to turn you back when the time is right. Furthermore, you won't mind being nude as a statue. The idea of showing off your beautiful body artistically, with no shame or judgment, will appeal to you."

"Wow... that's a lot."

"Yes. You won't remember the trigger when you wake up. You'll just be excited for the possibilities of the future."

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Kayley finds herself on a blind date with a friend-of-a-friend.

"So, Kayley, are you hungry?"

"Sure, I guess I am."

"What would you think of a... pepperoni and onion pizza?"

"... wow. Hm. OK, that sounds good."

"OK, I have an unrelated question. Kayley, have you ever heard of the 'Duro' invocation?"

"No, I don't think I have. What's it do?"

"It's one of my favorite invoc... it's basically a magic spell. It freezes a person right where they stand and turns them to stone."

"Wow. So you just... transform someone into a stone statue?"

"Yes, exactly."

"Oh, wow. What does it feel like?"

"It feels nice. A little like being high. You lose track of time when you're not actively looking at something, so you don't get bored."

"Do you think... you could use 'Duro' on me? Turn me to stone?"

"Sure, if you're interested! I think we'd both enjoy that."

"You don't mind?"

"No, I love seeing beautiful girls frozen as statues."

"What will you do with me once I'm a statue?"

"Find a place to display you. Nothing too busy. Maybe my front garden, maybe just around the campus."

"Wow. So a lot of people will see me as a statue."

"Yes. Many of them will think you're just an art piece, maybe even one that you modeled for."

"Good point. They won't know it's really me."

"Exactly, Kayley."

"So... what happens to my clothes?"

"They don't transform, so I'll take them off you. After a little while they get wet or weathered, and don't look very good."

"So... everyone will just see my naked stone body?"

"Yes. Remember, most of them won't even know it's you. They'll admire your attractive body, and you won't even be showing off, you'll just be a statue, doing what statues do."

"OK, let's do it!"

"You're ready now? Nothing to take care of?"

"Hmph, nothing that won't wait. Say--I think I'd like to watch myself in the mirror? Is that weird?"

"No, not at all. The transformation is fast but I think you'll have fun seeing it, if the experience isn't too distracting. And you'll get to see what others see when they look at you as a statue."

"Great. I'll just stand over here, then. I still feel a little awkward, asking you to turn me to stone and then strip me naked."

"Relax, Kayley. You look beautiful, and soon you'll be beautiful art."

"Aww, thanks. Flattery will get you everywhere."

"All right. Pick a pose you like, then."

Kayley poses demurely, leaning slightly; one hand reaching out, one at her side.

"Ready!"

"Perfect, and thank you, Kayley.

DURO"

Kayley stares at herself in the mirror as the transformation sweeps up her body, from her feet to her head. It takes only moments; she feels a wave of numbness, then finds herself lost in a pleasant haze, staring at a statue of herself in the mirror as if in a distant dream.

"Don't go anywhere, Kayley. Sorry, I always have to make that joke--you make a beautiful statue, even better than I thought. I'll take some pictures first, because you model that outfit as a stone mannequin really well. Then I'll get you stripped and moved to your new display home..."