They say that with great power comes great responsibility. What they don’t tell you is that you can be responsible for both the good and bad in life. I chose to be responsible for bad.
Oh don’t look at me like that, I’m no monster. I don’t kill babies or drown kittens or anything like that! No, I prefer to let’s say, claim what I consider my dues in life. We are after all here for a mere instant and not seizing the opportunities life presents in that brief flicker of existence would be a crime greater than any mortal trivia.
Now I’m not immortal either but I have been bestowed a gift that gives me distinctly god like powers. You saw it earlier didn’t you, that captivating flicker of the diamond and the warm, lambent glow of twenty-four carat gold. Yes, it’s a beautiful ring isn’t it? The way the light is captured by the stone has brought many a man into my spell but enough of them, we’re here to talk about you aren’t we?
Chet isn’t it? What a foolish name. I suppose you have siblings with equally ill thought out names. Brandy or Jaxson or possibly Brody?
Oh I forgot, you can’t speak at the present time. Well no matter, we can change your name later. For now, I think we need to work on your body. For someone with so much extra padding, you must have been quite athletic to break into my apartment. Still, it doesn’t show in your body so why don’t we remove that cheap tracksuit and see what we have to work with.
Ah, you noticed! Yes, the stone glows every time one of my wishes is granted. You’ll notice too that you are nude, a fine state of affairs for any boy in my employ but alas one which is still not generally accepted in public. Still, clothing can add so much to a person’s appearance and as someone who appreciates the flattering lines and styling of traditional formalwear, you’ll never wear anything other than a suit and tie in my presence from now on.
Surprised? Don’t be. In a few minutes, nothing will surprise you anymore but I’m getting ahead of myself, now where were we? Ah yes. You really have let yourself go haven’t you? I expect you were in fine shape in your twenties, perhaps you played football? Yes? I thought so.
Still, I was never a fan of the football look, I think swimming don’t you? Maybe water polo for a little team spirit and sportsmanship. And of course, I’m sure you were much more attractive ten years ago? Or maybe twelve… Yes, that’s better, see how much more handsome you look without all that bulky muscle. And twenty-two is such a pleasant age, the first flush of maturity backed by that boundless energy. Yes, you really are a fine figure of youth.
Now, don’t look at me like that, I think you like being this way don’t you? Really, are you sure? Ah, you saw the glow again didn’t you? I wonder if you could tell me about your football plays now? Probably not, but I have no interest in that. I think perhaps you would be more comfortable discussing the history of art. Yes, your major. A fine subject for any aspiring valet. I think you’ll find philosophy in there too now if you care to ponder. And of course, your extensive training at the finest English school for valets and butlers.
I wonder how it feels? Perhaps you could tell me after dinner. As a philosophy student, I expect you’ll have some fascinating insights on whether there are any lingering traces of Chet once I’m done remodelling you.
Poor boy, I can see you’re a little confused. Really, it’s all very simple, you’re no longer Chet. He doesn’t exist and you are now my valet who will live and work with me and attend to all my needs. We’ll need to give you a name of course. Let’s see now, I think Smith, no first name – you won’t need one. Yes, Smith. And you answer to it already. Don’t deny it Smith, the ring is powerful and in any case, I can see the twitch of recognition and the hunger of obedience in your eyes.
Now finally, some clothes. As I mentioned, it will be suit and tie at all times for you so let’s see now, a nice white shirt and I think the preppy style would go with that fresh faced, boy next door look, that’s it a pattern tie. Excellent, I think that will do for now.
Now come over here Smith, I have something that needs taking care of. I think you know what to do don’t you? Yes, that’s it - I can see they taught you well over in England. Oh my, you are a good boy aren’t you? Perhaps I’ll keep you longer.
I suppose I’ll still get bored of you at some point, I usually do, but don’t worry, once I’m done, I always find nice new homes for pretty boys like you. Perhaps I might make you a cop, yes, you would suit a uniform and the irony appeals to me. For now though, I’d like this to last, that’s it, good boy Smith!
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