Cass hadn’t exactly tripped over her new legs, but having a whole new body configuration was definitely disorienting. The strangest part, oddly enough, was looking down and not actually seeing the entirety of her body. Half of her felt like a wagon in tow, except her new back legs were brimming with energy, begging her to leap and bound.

She kicked with her back legs and sprung clear across the river, landing gracefully from a jump that she never could have made before, much less landed so easily. She found herself grinning and plodded on, already thinking about going back to that little shop for a couple more of the potions. Apparently it would only last about a day, but she could easily afford one for her weekly hikes.

Her path eventually brought her to the forest glade she knew so well, where she set her backpack down and took in the sight. Her first kiss had been here under the moon, over a decade ago now. She bit her lip and looked down. Shame she didn’t have anyone with her now. But what would they say? She did currently have the lower body of an animal.

She flexed her front paw experimentally. With a short thumb and fingers that were thick and stubby, it wasn’t quite the paw of a wild animal, but it had all the grace of a gloved hand. Almost unbidden, it found its way between her legs, a place that was now far out of reach of her hands unless she made an effort. A small huff escaped her nose, and she dropped to a seated position.

Yes. She would definitely have to buy a few more, and next time, she would definitely bring a friend.