Business Class

Every culture is different. On Earth multiple cultures can exist in a small geographical area. This is unique to Earth. Most planets with civilized societies have few differences from one location to the next. Brentak  Moonworld is similar to most planets in the Community of Worlds when it comes to customs and traditions.

Businessmen like Curly need to work between different cultures and among several worlds. When necessary, Curly would cross-dress to fit into a society and complete a business deal. The old plan will never work on Brentak Moonworld. The required attire will not fool anyone.

The biggest deal in company history is on the line. A multi-world manufacturing agreement will drive corporate earnings for decades if Curly can close the deal. But to close the deal requires a woman and there isn’t enough time to train a woman to take his place. There is only time for a transformation.

Nanobot technology has come a long way. A simple dip in a hot tub laced with nanobots completes the transformations within hours where old technology would require weeks. With trade negotiations set to begin tomorrow, nanobots are the only choice for Curly.

The transformation felt natural to Curly. Now Celia will handle the negotiations with all the skill, knowledge and experience Curly has. The required clothing in Brentakian society will fit Celia perfectly. By taking the drastic step, Celia will have an advantage over competitors.

The delegates complimented Celia on her appearance. They were impressed by his understanding of their traditions. Before the day was over, Celia closed the entire deal for his company. He impressed the delegates so much he was invited to a prominent position in Brentakian society. The pay was more than triple what he earned now. Curly thought for a moment about how he would handle the remainder of his life as Celia if he accepted. It was a short moment. He collected the huge bonus from his company, resigned and started working on Brentak. It felt like the right thing to do.