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Iphis was strong as any boy you'd meet
Though she'd been born in female form
In the City this was fine, but at last, one day
Deep in love she did fall

Iphis loved Ianthe and was loved in return
Iphis turned away, forlorn
"I cannot marry you, a girl as I am -
I cannot marry you in this form".

But she had no money, she had no the gold
To buy the body she desired
So, in despair, she went to Isis' throne
To beg for all she required

And Isis said: "I'm moved by your tale of doomed romance. I know how that feels. I'll do what you ask - my people will find you a suitable body, and you'll find the money for the cerebral transfer is already in your account. But, my dear Iphis, you must remember - all things come at a price. One day, I will call on you, Don't let me down."

At once she agreed with the harsh demands
At once he was reborn
They were married the self same day
The next by Isis' summons they were torn

Iphis and Ianthe, together at last
But torn apart straight away
"I am with you now, a boy as I am
But when will I see you again?"

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from Tales To Be Told, released November 28, 2013

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The Mechanisms: a band of immortal space pirates roaming the universe in the starship Aurora. Some say they’re from a steampunk future, others claim they’re from a cyberpunk past, a few even whisper that they may be from a dieselpunk alternate now. They are all correct. ... more

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