The base though embedded deep in the river bed ended in a spherical floor a feet above the water level. Seven pillars rise up in a circle to support a... dome above, the relic of an ancient era. Whatever purpose it was built for lies forgotten, it now serves as the temple where we worship each other. Startled frogs jumped as we dove into the river from opposite ends, swimming towards the edifice.I reached there first, dripping wet, climbing onto the smooth floor. She came close enough, cleaving. . but definitely convincing.Russ stepped back away to admire his work. "Good...now we have to workon your hair."Russ was studying to be a hairdresser. He thought that was one of thebiggest reasons people in his school thought he was gay. However, inthis situation it would serve him well.I had kept my brown hair pretty long as was the style. It was down tomy neck and shoulders. Russ sat me down in a chair and started workingon my hair. "Don't worry, everything I do can be changed back to makeyou. ..we approved of the crime at the time. I think Judge Herns understands, and took that into account when she passed judgment on you. Most of Judge Herns' anger was directed at your friend, she was only slightly pissed at you. Speaking of which, she's going to come looking for me if I don't get back to my desk. Talk to you later, Eric." Thank you, Linda," I replied. As soon as she left I felt lonely again. Linda had provided me with some answers, but did they really do me any good? I had been. " But I saw him knock you on your ass and they were spinning you around with their kicks." The armor doesn't negate the influences of mass and momentum." I explained, "but it does prevent anything from hurting me. Now, beat the shit out of me."He looked around, "Uhm ... maybe we should go out back." Oh, yeah, good idea."When was I going to learn to think things through?We went out to the back yard and squared off."Hit me as hard as you can."He planted a solid shot right in the bread basket, I.