Exotic Travels

Traveling is fraught with dangers. Flora and fauna can injure and even kill the unsuspecting. Laws and traditions are the worst. Drinking or smoking in the wrong place on the wrong planet can lead to life changing consequences. And then there are the things no one can warn you about. There are misinterpretations. Traditions, laws or social mores cannot prepare you for the little things that can trip a traveler bad.

Eric was not about to fall for any of the risks listed above. He knew what he was getting into as he traveled to Westal III. He researched Westalian society top to bottom. And he made sure it wasn’t a matriarchal society bent on ending the livelihood of men dumb enough to venture on-planet.

The flight was pleasant, but Eric was ready to take in some culture. Exhausted, he set his luggage to the side, taking a seat in a small cubby. He leaned his head back and closed his eyes. One of the unwritten rules were about to change Eric’s life forever. A mild whir caused Eric to open his eyes just in time to see the door close. A blue light slowly descended from the ceiling.

It was too late by the time Eric realized he sat down in a 3D printer. 3D printers are not as common as in the past. Eric missed it because he hasn’t seen one in over ten years. When the 3D printer was done Eric was a new man, ah, woman. Eric was rewritten as a woman.

The machine spit out new identification papers for Megan. So, Eric thought, I better get used to life as Megan from now on. Looks like Eric will enjoy his travels better than he expected. Just wait till the guys see his when he gets back home.