It was a simple transaction. You get the medication you need for free, she tests her new experimental medicines on you. Worst you get is a fever. When you walk into her clinic, she’s typing away with a bored look. She looks up at you and smirks

“You sure know how to make an understated entrance. And good timing too, I was just starting to get bored. But this test will be very entertaining, my guinea pig.”

She hands you a tablet. You know the rules by now. She nods to you, and you swallow it without a second thought, which makes her smile

“That’s what I like about you. A normal person would have so many questions and concerns but you just take what I give you without question. Now then…”

Without warning, she undoes the straps of her platform heels and takes them off, propping her feet up on the desk in front of you. You get a good look at her bright red nail polish, her wrinkled soles, the sweat running down them slowly, filling the humid room in an overwhelming scent.

“…the effects should kick in any…moment…now.”