I walk outside and into the wooded area I had first changed in. It was far enough from the road that no one could see me, although the road was completely deserted so I doubt anyone would see anything anyway. “Ok I can do this.” I say to myself, picturing me as a beautiful brown wolf. My legs and feet had been brown so I presume the rest of my wolf self will be brown too. I squeeze my eyes tight and ball my fists trying to make myself change, but nothing happens. “I can do this.” I repeat more forcefully but I can hear laughing in my head. “No you can’t.” The voice eventually says as the laughter subsides. “And you look utterly ridiculous trying. I was going to let you keep going but it’s just too funny. I can’t stop laughing.” “Hattie! What do you mean I can’t change? I’ve already done

