The scientist smiled. "This is top secret. We can't just print out instructions that someone might be lost or stolen. But if you open the butt plate there is a small screen. A help file." A brief pause. "It needs a lot of work. One of the things we need tested."
"So if this is so secret how do I test it?"
"Very carefully. Just be sure no one sees you do it."
"How will I tell you how this works?" Not that I want to see you turkeys again.
"We'll find you. And we expect you to use it ten times a day ..." The scientist gave Jim a look that screamed 'Or else.'
I was afraid of that. "I don't like the idea of changing someone permanently into something ... weird.
"It's designed to transform a person for twelve hours. Though we're not sure how precise that figure will be."
Jim shrugged. "Guess I'm ready to start."
The guards took Jim to a nearby park. When they had gone he
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