Chapter 9: Next Steps

Once she has the strength to do so, Ki Jung sits up and begins to wipe herself off. She is covered in a mixture of dead cells, rancid smelling oils and blood. Without any shame, she slowly strips out of her soiled undergarments, takes them into her ring, and crawls to the shower. Sitting on the floor, Ki Jung takes a long hot shower where she washes her hair and body with care. Blood streams off of her and down the drain. She can feel some of the changes to her body. There is no doubt she has changed physically. Her breasts feel firmer but still, bounce naturally. Movements are more difficult because of the increased strength and speed of her muscles. By the end of the shower, Ki Jung makes a significant gain in gross motor control over her body. She still has a long way to go before her fine motor control returns.