Arriving back at his apartment, Johnny sat on his bed and opened up his status, eager to see its many changes.
{ Johnny Dumbass }
Age: 21
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Weight: 170 lbs
Manipulation Points: 2550
Achievements completed: 11/1000
Quests Completed: 1
Money: $214
Bodies: 1
Minds Altered: 2
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"2550!!! What the fu-" Johnny exclaimed upon seeing all his manipulation points. "What do even do with all this?!"
[Well I would recommend using it in some way to make you money. You are going to be homeless soon if you don't get a job…]
"Yeah but… what about having more sex? I think I can be homeless for a time if it meant I could experience something so good more often…" Johnny said. He would gladly sacrifice his apartment if it meant feeling that same pleasure again.
[Dumbass.] Aurora said before another window appeared in Johnny's vision.
{Quest Initiated: Riches 1/? Earn $10000 in one month! Upon completion, receive 1000 Manipulation Points! Upon failure, lose access to the Common Sense Manipulation System!}
"Aurora?! Did you do this?!" Johnny asked frantically as he read the contents of the screen.
[Yes. The CSMS is to better your life in every way. Its use isn't only limited to having sex. Dumbass.] Aurora stated, tired of Johnny's lust.
"We'll see about that…" Johnny said as he changed clothes.
***
Walking out into the front lobby, Johnny looked for a familiar person.
'She should be about to start her workout now…' Johnny thought, searching for Vanessa.
He spotted the fit blond standing near the clerical desk, chatting with Samantha. Walking up to them, Samantha put on a huge smile upon seeing him.
"Hello again Johnny!" She said as she stood up to 'greet' him. Their kiss was brief, not wanting to make Vanessa uncomfortable.
'He's going to make me horny again…' Samantha thought as she sat down and crossed her legs.
Vanessa, noticing their kiss, had something to say. "Are you two dating?" She couldn't believe someone as hot as Samantha would date this loser.
"No." "Yes." Johnny said but then Samantha spoke.
Looking at her inquisitively, confused at why she said they were dating, reiterated. "It's complicated…"
"Oh… Okay… Well, I'm off to work out. Have a good day you two." Vanessa said, turning to leave.
But before she could walk too far, she felt a pull on her shoulder and turned to see who stopped her. An ugly expression crossed her face as she spotted who touched her.
"Sorry…" Johnny said, scared of her expression. "I was just wondering if I could join you during your workout…"
Vanessa's expression suddenly lit up as she replied. "Oh of course! I'd love to have a competent instructor help me out! But I'm going to the gym today, and you'd have to become an instructor to enter…"
"Don't worry about it, I've been looking for a gym lately anyway. Let's go." Johnny bullshitted. 'I've never worked out a day in my life.'
[And it shows. Dumbass.] Aurora insulted.
Ignoring her comment, Johnny said goodbye to Samantha before walking out of the complex with Vanessa.
Samantha had a sad expression on her face as she watched them leave. 'I thought sex meant we were together…'
Now outside the complex, Vanessa and Johnny walked down the streets in the direction of the gym. On the way there, Vanessa talked Johnny's ear off about how her gym worked.
"It's actually a women's only gym." She stated, prompting Johnny to ask, "What? Those are a thing?"
"Yes. Many women don't feel comfortable working out around men. Some have even been verbally or sexually harassed in gyms, so a couple of like-minded ladies, banded together and made one only for women. The only men allowed to enter are registered and certified instructors. But even then, all of the men who have worked there have been fired."
Surprised at this information, Johnny inquired, "Why did they get fired?"
Her expression turning into an angry scowl, Vanessa spoke. "Well… they all took advantage of their role to prey on women. Making them do provocative positions during workouts for no reason. Or touching their body inappropriately in the name of inspecting their health. Absolutely disgusting!" She spat out.
A bead of sweat rolled down Johnny's forehead as he heard her speak. "Yeah, absolutely disgusting is right. What kind of sick man would do something like that?"
[You are such a dumbass…] Aurora said with a deep sigh.
"I know right? But thankfully, I found you! When you instructed me last time, I was surprised that you didn't even try anything funny! You have no idea how excited the girls are going to be now that we finally have an instructor who isn't a creep!" Vanessa said giddily.
'What have I gotten myself into…' Johnny thought as they approached the gym.
The building was large and well-maintained, sporting tall glass windows in the front that were veiled by curtains. Hanging from the roof of the building, was a a sign that read, "M And C's Gym for Women"
'I wonder who M and C are…' Johnny thought as they walked through the front door.
Upon entering, Johnny found himself in a reception room, a large, curved desk sat in the center. A young woman was leaning on the desk, speaking loudly into her phone.
Vanessa walked up to the girl, followed by Johnny who just quietly looked around.
"Hey, Olivia." She said, pulling the girl's attention away from her phone.
"Oh hi Vanessa, how is you da-" Olivia paused as she laid eyes on the flabby young man situated next to Vanessa.
"Why did you bring a man here? You know they aren't allowed to have a membership." She asked, concerned about Vanessa's lapse in judgment.
"I'm aware of our policies. But he's not here to join as a member, but as an instructor." Vanessa replied matter-of-factly.
Raising an eyebrow, Olivia looked back at Johnny and said, "Chubby over here? An instructor? Have you lost your mind Vanessa?!"