Chloe and Lucia had been friends since grade school. Chloe had always been somewhat submissive to Lucia, while Lucia, with her inflated ego was too self-centered to even notice. Chloe was petite, 5' 2" tall and 110 pounds. She was sweet, shy yet friendly with blue eyes and short red hair. Lucia was taller at 5' 8" and weighed 140 pounds. She had shoulder length black hair, olive colored skin and big brown eyes. She also had an unwelcome air of superiority about her. They could have not been more different. Many in the small Oregon town, where the two girls grew up, wondered, not just why Chloe put up with Lucia's arrogance and what seemed like her occasional verbal bullying, but why she was friends with Lucia at all. Kevin, Chloe's slightly older brother, speculated that his sister actually felt sorry for Lucia, who had a difficult time making friends due to her egotistical attitude. The two girls would remain friends, although their lives would take completely different directions after they graduated from high school.
Chloe's main interest was in theatre, so she would major in the 'Performing Arts' at a local community college. Lucia would attend a university in New York and study 'Finance'. After finishing their higher education, Chloe would get a teaching job at the college she attended, replacing her recently retired mentor as the assistant to the head of the performing arts department. She would also achieve her lifelong dream of being a theatre director, by painstakingly re-opening a small, run-down local theatre with the help of her students and some volunteers. Local playwrights would now have the opportunity to see their work come to fruition at the quaint theatre, which only seated about four hundred people. The compact venue was a perfect entertainment addition for the residents of the small town. Chloe would also invest in a duplex that she purchased with her brother, Kevin, which allowed her to reside only minutes from both the college and her beloved theatre, while building up some equity.
Lucia would go on to work on Wall Street after graduating from the university. Like Chloe, she would also make a home investment. With the help from her aging grandparents, she purchased a small third floor studio apartment in a Manhattan neighborhood. The small space was located within walking distance to work, and shopping, so eliminating the expenses associated with owning and maintaining a vehicle. This allowed her the ability to afford the pricey little unit, she called home. The two women kept in touch during their schooling and the year following their graduations. Lucia initiated the bulk of their continued contact, most likely because her self-centeredness continued to be offensive to others. Even in a big city, she still had difficulty cultivating real friendships.
As you might expect, Lucia didn't think much of Chloe's little existence, (as she put it). She was unable to comprehend that someone might have different ideas of how they wanted to live their lives, than she did. Meanwhile, Chloe could not have been happier with her life choices. She was truly contented. The last week of the July, following the girl's first full year in the work force, Chloe took a three-day trip to New York to visit Lucia. She found New York much more intimidating than Portland, Seattle or even San Franscico, the only three major cities she had visited during her lifetime. Even so, she was excited to see her old friend and looked forward to going to see her first Broadway Play. She flew into New York on a Friday and took an Uber to Lucia's apartment.
The girl's spent Friday afternoon and evening catching up, which meant Chloe listened to Lucia mainly talk about herself and her life. She showed little interest in hearing about Chloe's daunting task of revitalizing their hometown's old theatre, an accomplishment Chloe was very proud of. Over a year's time and three thousand miles had separated the two twenty-three-year-old women, and yet nothing had changed between them. After waking up Saturday morning in her overpriced, postage-stamp sized apartment, Lucia has suggested they get a coffee and take a walk. Chloe happily agreed since the weather was warm and sunny, and she wanted to get out where she could see the city without feeling rushed. They stopped at a cafe', got their morning brew and casually walked down the street. It became apparent to Chloe that Lucia had a destination in mind.
What Chloe was about to see, would leave her shocked, and add an entirely new dimension to the two women's relationship. Chloe noticed a crowd had gathered at the block ahead of them. When they arrived to see what the attraction was, Chloe was stunned! Right there! In the middle of this public street, were completely nude men and women. It took Chloe a minute to realize they were getting their totally naked bodies painted by others, who were fully clothed. Separated by only some temporary crowd fencing, they were standing there utterly exposed, but seemingly without a care in the world! The spectators were taking pictures and videos, but those who were having their bare flesh painted in every color imaginable, just stood still, apparently relishing in the experience of their public exposure. Chloe looked to Lucia, who by this time was also filming the naked exhibitionists.
Lucie had this uncharacteristic, yet inquisitive expression on her face. That's when Chloe realized she certainly had prior knowledge of this unusual, if not somewhat obscene, event. Chloe was certain her friend had purposely arranged for the two of them to witness, what could only be described as a 'Risqué Production'. After all, they were in the New York theatre district. She also noticed Lucia was focused on the women, especially one with a physique similar to her own. This was a side of her friend she was completely unfamiliar with. Seeing that Lucia was mesmerized by the naked female participants, she allowed her friend some space. Chloe realized that Lucie was thoroughly consumed by the public spectacle, as she watched her friend continue taking video and hundreds of photos. Chloe on the other hand was more interested in the large crowd of spectators. She spent her time observing and documenting the expressions and mannerisms of the onlookers, along with those of the naked participants.
Before Chloe knew it, the two had spent the entire morning at the event. She had been walking all around the area, while Lucia hadn't even noticed her absence. She was too busy talking to those whose body paintings were complete, as well others who were completely stripped down, and waited in line. She was both intrigued and dumbfounded as she watched the newest participants strip totally naked, a full hour in some cases, before it was their turn to have their bare flesh publicly painted in the middle of this Manhattan neighborhood. Talk about your diehard exhibitionists. "The people who often refer to Oregonians as indulgent and broad-minded, surely have not witnessed this display", she thought to herself. Even her friend's behavior had her puzzled. Finally, Lucia sought Chloe out in the large crowd of spectators and suggested they get some lunch.
While the two women were having lunch at a local delicatessen, Chloe got up the nerve to ask Lucia if she had known the body painting exhibition was being held there that day. Lucia's reply would leave Chloe more bewildered than reassured. "Oh yeah", Lucia replied. "I stumbled across it last year, right after I moved into my apartment. They're out there every year, on the last Saturday in July", she continued. Chloe then said, "I can't believe they just stand in the street, in front of all those people who are taking pictures and videos, completely naked! I would die of embarrassment!"
"I envy them", Lucia quietly said. "What?", Chloe questioned in astonishment. "I do", Lucia responded. "I envy them. I would do it. If I had the nerve, that is ", she continued. "You're kidding me, right?", Chloe asked. "No. No, I'm not", Lucie replied. She then leaned in and said, "Chloe. Everyone has wondered what it would be like to be in that situation. What would it feel like to be nude in public. What if, if all of a sudden, you found yourself totally naked while at the grocery store, shopping or something. The sense of vulnerability must be intoxicating! These people get to have that experience in safety, without the fear of reprisal. Like I said, if I had the nerve, or could muster up the courage, I would do it", Lucia continued, as she nonchalantly took the last bite of her sandwich. Chloe was flabbergasted but tried not to let on. She just found herself unable to comprehend why anyone would 'Want' to be publicly humiliated, as she saw it.
The girls finished their lunch and headed back towards Lucia's apartment, knowing they'd be passing by body painting exhibition again, which was in route. When they arrived back, Chloe was stunned to see some of the naked participants, clothed only in paint and now outside of the barrier fencing, mingling with the crowd and posing for selfies. Lucia stopped to get some selfies of her own, not wanting to leave until she had gotten one with the woman, she had been admiring earlier. The one with a similar body type as her own. Chloe stood back and patiently waited for her friend, who obviously had a new-found interest, while taking photos of her own. Once Lucia had secured a few photos with the woman, they continued on their way back to her apartment. Chloe, mystified by her friend's recent conduct, along with her admission of her hidden desire, decided to focus on their plans for the evening. She was getting excited knowing she would soon be seeing her very first Broadway play.
The women attended the Broadway play that evening and Chloe could not have been more thrilled by the experience. She took notes on her cell phone of some little things she may be able initiate back at her small-town theatre. The next day Chloe had an early flight home, so the two women said her goodbyes, and she took an Uber back to the airport. She flew home, where her brother Kevin was waiting to pick her up at the airport. During the hour-long ride back to their duplex, Chloe told him all about Lucia's tiny apartment, the area she lived in and most of all, the Broadway play she had seen the night before. After she was finished telling Kevin about her trip, he asked her one pretty simple question, which would really hit home.
"I know you weren't there very long Chloe, but did you do anything other than go to the play? Did you see the empire state building, visit the 911 memorial or did your self-absorbed little friend make the weekend all about herself? After all, you were right there in Manhattan", he said. Chloe was acutely aware that Kevin did not like Lucia or the way she treated his little sister. "Seeing a Broadway play was all I really wanted to do, Kevin", she quietly replied. The car was awkwardly silent as Chloe contemplated Kevin's question. She tried to justify in her mind that "The Body Painting Exhibition", was only held on that one Saturday each year, but started wondering why Lucia had chosen that weekend for her to visit. After all, the play they had seen was being performed for months. They could have gone the week before or the week after, she thought to herself.
After another ten minutes of driving in silence, Chloe, staring straight ahead, asked her brother, "Kevin. If I tell you something, can you promise me you'll never to tell anyone as long as you live?" Kevin was starting to be a bit concerned, but replied, "Chloe, I won't say a word to anyone if that's what you want". Chloe opened up to her older brother and told him every detail about how they spent most of their time on Saturday. Kevin was relieved that Lucia hadn't gotten his little sister in any kind of trouble in New York, but scornfully replied, "I'm not a bit surprised". "Not surprised! Not surprised?", Chloe responded. "Of course, not", Kevin replied. "Lucia craves attention, Chloe. She always needs everything to be about her. What better way to achieve that end, than being stark naked among a group of fully clothed people?", he continued.
Chloe, for the first time realized how right Kevin had been all along, concerning Lucia. Even now, understanding Lucia's underlying motives for choosing that time to have her visit, Chloe was glad she did go on that particular weekend anyway. Witnessing the public debauchery that was referred to as "The Body Painting Exhibition" was to say the least, interesting, if not educational. She realized she had taken a treasure trove of photos and videos of her own, which she thought she could use as research data. She started thinking about writing some anonymous editorials to send to some New York papers, websites or bloggers, about the event. She decided to call her little project, "NAKED IN THE HEART OF AMERICA'S LARGEST CITY!" Her editorials would be from the viewpoint of a small-town girl who had witnessed the usually illicit activity of public nudity, while visiting New York for the first time.
Of the utmost importance was that Chloe had finally seen her first Broadway play! It left her inspired to make her own little theatre the best in Oregon, outside of Portland that is. Chloe had sent a text message to Lucia when her plane landed in Portland. She thanked her and let her know she had made it home safely. Over an hour had passed and Lucia still had not replied. Finally, Chloe received a return message. "O.k." was all it said. Lucia's continued dismissive attitude towards Chloe, had her feeling like she was the only one of the two, who valued their friendship. She was also puzzled as to why Lucia had never requested Chloe not to mention her eagerness to experience being naked in public, to anyone. "I certainly would have", she thought to herself. She had asked Kevin not to mention Lucia's desire, out of respect for her privacy, even if Lucia herself didn't appear to be concerned with it becoming public knowledge.
Kevin and Chloe arrived at their duplex about 5:30 that Sunday evening, and both went into their own units. After unpacking, Chloe opened the file in her phone that contained the videos and pictures of the body painting event. She was particularly drawn to the photos of Lucia interacting with the naked participants. Both those who were already painted, along with the others who stood totally naked in the street, waiting their turn, captivated her attention. Although Oregon was considered an extremely liberal state, viewing Lucia among the naked participants of this bizarre New York tradition, seemed outlandish to her. Gravitating mostly to the naked women, Lucia's behavior seemed almost perverted to Chloe. "Well,".... she thought to herself, "To each their own".
Chloe's brother Kevin was a home improvement contractor, which came in handy for making stage changes for the individual plays and performances held at Chloe's theater. He also had a fascination with hypnosis, ever since he was hypnotized to help him successfully quit smoking, three years earlier. He learned that a person in a state of hypnosis had focused attention, a deeply relaxed physical and mental state and was prone to increased suggestibility. The hypnotized individual appears to heed only the suggestions of the hypnotist and typically responds in an uncritical, automatic fashion, while ignoring all aspects of the environment surrounding them. Kevin had been taking an on-line course for two years. Chloe would occasionally call on her brother to use his skills to help young actors overcome mile cases of stage fright. Unbeknownst to anyone, Kevin's hypnotic skills and Lucia's exhibitionists inclinations, were on a collision course.
Within three days of being back home from New York, Chloe had returned to the community college where she taught. She started to prepare for the approaching 'Performing Arts' semester, while Lucia had been back at her job on Wall Street, since Monday. It was early August and both girls were back where things made sense to them. Plans had already been in the works for a seasonal performance at the small town's local theatre. Chloe, along with those who were active at the theatre, decided to go with, "The Winter Solstice", as this year's theme. The play they had chosen was a comedy with a sarcastic bite, and full of adult satire. Neither Chloe nor Lucia was aware that a seemingly uneventful encounter would entangle them both, in what could only be described as "nothing short of total lunacy", during the upcoming holiday season.
Gesundheit
Re: Gesundheit. part 2
The months leading up to the Thanksgiving break that year, were rewarding for both women, but in very different ways. Lucia excelled at her job at the finance company she worked for. Her self-centered attitude was a perfect fit for a Wall Street conglomerate, focused only on self and profit. Chloe, on the other hand, took on more responsibilities at the college's "Performing Arts" program. It was just in her nature to address what was needed at the time and not be concerned how she could personally profit from it. Almost every moment of Chloe's free time had been dedicated to the continued theatre renovations, along with the 'Winter Solstice' performance, that was only a few short months away.
The theatre was once the center piece of the quaint main street, located in the small Oregon town. It had large picture windows out front, with a shoe store and diner, abutting it on either side. The ticket booth was front and center, with the lobby and concession counter behind it. There were two entrances, one on either side of the concession stand, that lead to the theatre seating. Twenty rows of maroon fabric covered seats, descending towards the stage, were assessable from either of the side entry doors. Each row had twenty individual seats. The men's room was to the right of the lobby, along with the theatre's office. The women's lavatory and the cloakroom were located to the left. The stage had large, functional maroon and gold curtains, that were still in their original condition.
The time had flown by, and Thanksgiving was already two weeks behind the girls. It was the Friday before Chloe, her associates, along with the 'Theatre' itself, would be welcoming patrons to see the opening night of their winter solstice production. With all this going on, Chloe heard a knock at her door. Assuming it was someone involved in the next night's production, without looking, she pulled open the door. "Lucia! What are you doing here?", she asked, not expecting to see her. "Well, I couldn't miss the Thanksgiving Day parade in New York", she replied, in her typical uppity tone. "And as I'm sure you know, there's no better place to celebrate New Years Eve, than The Big Apple", she continued. "So, I decided to visit home this weekend, that way I won't miss anything important", she finally concluded.
Chloe, annoyed but not surprised by her friends belittling of the hometown she loved, was about to respond when her brother Kevin walked up to her front door, with girl about the age of eighteen. The two were now standing on her front porch next to Lucia. Chloe seemed rushed when she introduced the girl to Lucia. "Lucia, this is Amber. She's one of the actors in tomorrow's "Winter Solstice" production". "Oh, that's right" Lucia said. "I forgot about your little play". Chloe dismissed the comment, while Kevin's blood started to boil. "Well Amber. How did it go? Do you think you're ready?", Chloe asked. The shy young girl replied, "I think so". Chloe said, "Great. Now you head down to the theatre, and I'll be right behind you".
As amber got in her car, Chloe looked at Kevin, and asked, "How'd she do?" Kevin replied, "It went very well. Amber was receptive to the idea and responsive to the treatment. She'll do fine". "Do fine at what?", Lucia asked. Chloe replied, "Kevin uses hypnosis to help some of the actors overcome stage fright. Sorry Lucia, but I have to go now", she said, as she got in her car and drove down to the theatre. 'Hypnosis Kevin? Really?", Lucia said, as she rolled her eyes. "What do you do? Make your clients run around and cluck like a chicken?", she asked. Kevin just shook his head and replied, "You wouldn't understand Lucia", as he went down the porch steps and headed next door to his side of the duplex. Lucia followed him, saying, "Don't be mad Kevin. I was just kidding. I really want to know!". She even followed him right into his house.
Once inside, Lucia immediately noticed a large architectural floor plan of the theatre, spread out on a table. She looked over the floor plan, as she asked, "Really Kevin. What do you do to help the actors?" Unsure of Lucia's motive for her question, Kevin replied, "While in a hypnotic state, I simply make suggestions that mirror the stated desire of the person. You can't get anyone to do anything they don't already subconsciously want to do. You can, however, reduce or in some cases eliminate any inhibitions they may be harboring. It's that simple". Lucia immediately thought about her inclination to have her fully naked body painted in front of a crowd. She had become completely fascinated with the idea of public nudity and wanted to experience it for herself. She was unaware that Kevin also knew about her hidden desire.
Kevin was blind-sided when Lucia casually said, "I don't know if Chloe told you how we happened across a "Body Painting Exhibition", when she was in New York". "Happened across?", Keving thought to himself, not letting on that he knew the entire story. "If someone wanted to have that experience, but didn't have the nerve, would hypnosis help?", she nonchalantly, yet somewhat boldly asked. Not wanting to appear astonished, Kevin quietly replied, "I don't see why not". That's when Lucia blurted out her admission, and it would visually shake him. "I want to try it, Kevin!" Not sure how to respond, Kevin said, "Lucia, I really think you should think this through. Lucia replied, "Kevin, I have thought it through! Now I'm baring my soul to you! Can 'You' help me?"
Before Kevin could respond, Lucia continued. We're having our own winter solstice event in New York. There is going to be another body painting exhibition to be held in a local auditorium on New Year's Eve, and I want to participate in it!". Lucia realized how insane she must have sounded to Kevin, but her desire to experience being naked in public had become all-consuming. She thought this might be the only way she could combat her fear and realize her fantasy, and New Year's Eve was right around the corner. Still somewhat flabbergasted, Kevin nonchalantly asked, "When you say "participate". Lucia stopped him right in his tracks, and said, "You know what I mean, Kevin! Will you help me or not?", she insisted, in the familiar 'spoiled brat' tone she often exhibited.
Kevin took his time answering, as he thought about Lucia's invocation. Finally, he said, "First off Lucia, I am not a licensed therapist. Yes, I've been training for two years, and I've helped some actors with their stage fright, but that doesn't mean I am qualified for such a request. "I'll take my chances", was her immediate reply. What struck Kevin as odd, was the fact that Lucia never asked him to conceal their conversation from his sister Chloe, or anyone else for that matter. It was as if she didn't care who knew about her deepest desire. Kevin decided the best way to handle the situation was to have Lucia sit with him in his study. He wanted to have a discussion so he could get a real grasp on what it was she really wanted to achieve. Kevin figured if Lucia had to talk out loud about her fantasy, she may re-think her request. He looked at her and said, "Lucia, let's have a seat in my study, so we can discuss it. She readily agreed and was sitting in a chair in seconds.
Kevin took his seat, and said, "Lucia, this may be a bit awkward, but I need to hear from you, what it is you hope to achieve through hypnosis". Lucia replied in detail without the slightest hint of modesty. "Ever since I first witnessed the body painting exhibition, right there on a public street down from my condo in Manhattan", she said, "I decided I wanted to have that experience. The models appeared to be so relaxed and confident, despite their obvious vulnerability. I want to know how it feels to be totally naked in a public setting, while having to maintain some level of dignity, while the onlookers are taking photos and videos of you. I crave the thrill of interacting with the clothed spectators surrounding me. Kevin, I'm not naive", she continued. "I realize the potential for shame and humiliation, but that makes me want to experience it, that much more. I want you to help me acquire the nerve to participate at least once. Now...Will you help me or not?"
Seeing how determined Lucia was to have her unusual, if not somewhat obscene escapade come to fruition, Kevin decided to help. Chloe would not be home for several hours, so the two decided that there was no time like the present. As it turned out, Lucia was as weak-minded as she was egotistical. She fell into a deep hypnotic state in a matter of minutes. Kevin instilled in Lucia the suggestions that would allow her to fearlessly disrobe in public, for her body painting exhibition back in New York. He also infused a trigger word she could later use if she were to get cold feet. That word was "Gesundheit". After bringing Lucia back to an awakened state, Kevin explained to her what she may expect and disclosed to her, the trigger word he had instilled in her psyche.
"How will I'll I know if it worked", Lucia asked. Kevin simply replied, "If you find yourself standing completely naked in an auditorium in New York, while surrounded by clothed spectators who are taking pictures of you, you'll know it worked". Lucia was ecstatic and full of anticipation. That was when she asked Kevin not to tell Chloe that she had asked him to hypnotize her. She divulged that Chloe already had knowledge of her desire to be naked in public but felt sheepish about her knowing the great lengths she was willing to go, to actually experience her peculiar inclination. The two agreed to keep Lucia's hypnosis between them. Lucia thanked Kevin, then left to return to her grandparents' house, where she was staying for the next two days, before returning to New York. She would not see either Kevin or Chloe, until the following evening at the theatre.
Lucia arrived at the theatre twenty minutes late, another example of her lack of consideration for others. The ticket booth and concession stand were closed. The lobby was completely empty, other than an elderly woman who was waiting outside the men's room. The woman smiled, and said, "Just waiting for my husband, dear". The winter solstice play had already begun ten minutes earlier. Lucia removed her coat and headed for the cloak room. The counter roll-up door was pulled down closed, but the walk-in door was still open. Lucia entered the room to hang up her coat when she heard the elderly woman sneeze. The woman's husband response would set the stage for the most humiliating night of Lucia's life. "Gesundheit", he said, as the two walked through the door and down to their seats.
Lucia, now in an untimely and most unfortunate hypnotic trance, removed every stitch of her clothing, folding the articles and placing them neatly on a shelf. She exited the coat room and pulled the door closed behind her, unaware of the impropriety of her nakedness, or that she was naked at all. She noticed some people out on the street were taking photos of her, through the large glass windows in the front of the theatre. Suddenly she snapped out of her hypnotic state to find herself completely naked, standing in the theatre lobby. "OMG! I'M NAKED!", she squealed, covering her tits and pussy with her hands, as she made a beeline to the cloak room door. It was locked! "This can't be happening!", she thought to herself, as she desperately pulled on the locked doorknob, while more curious onlookers had gathered out front. The outside crowd had now swelled to at least twenty.
The flashes from their camera phones seemed as multiple as the stars, as she continued to tug on the doorknob in vain. In a panic, she ran to the Ladies room, exposing herself even further to the crowd, just to find it was also locked. Lucia was close to tears, as she read the "Out of Order" sign, posted on the door. She bolted across the lobby in full view, as the spectators were now pointing and laughing at her, as she ran into the men's room. Seeing her naked refection in the mirror had her feeling utterly humiliated and trapped. "KEVIN!", she thought to herself. With her cell phone locked away with her clothes, she had no way of contacting anyone for help.
Lucia was hyperventilating as she leaned on the counter, trying to come to grasp with her circumstance. The cold tile floor beneath her bare feet was a constant reminder of her dire situation. The men's room was equipped with a hand air dryer, so there weren't even any paper towels, she could use to help cover her shame. Trapped and naked, she peeked out the door, hoping to signal anyone who may pass through the lobby, for assistance. The minutes would seem like hours as she kept vigilant surveillance on the theatre lobby, through the slightly cracked open men's room door.
The theatre was once the center piece of the quaint main street, located in the small Oregon town. It had large picture windows out front, with a shoe store and diner, abutting it on either side. The ticket booth was front and center, with the lobby and concession counter behind it. There were two entrances, one on either side of the concession stand, that lead to the theatre seating. Twenty rows of maroon fabric covered seats, descending towards the stage, were assessable from either of the side entry doors. Each row had twenty individual seats. The men's room was to the right of the lobby, along with the theatre's office. The women's lavatory and the cloakroom were located to the left. The stage had large, functional maroon and gold curtains, that were still in their original condition.
The time had flown by, and Thanksgiving was already two weeks behind the girls. It was the Friday before Chloe, her associates, along with the 'Theatre' itself, would be welcoming patrons to see the opening night of their winter solstice production. With all this going on, Chloe heard a knock at her door. Assuming it was someone involved in the next night's production, without looking, she pulled open the door. "Lucia! What are you doing here?", she asked, not expecting to see her. "Well, I couldn't miss the Thanksgiving Day parade in New York", she replied, in her typical uppity tone. "And as I'm sure you know, there's no better place to celebrate New Years Eve, than The Big Apple", she continued. "So, I decided to visit home this weekend, that way I won't miss anything important", she finally concluded.
Chloe, annoyed but not surprised by her friends belittling of the hometown she loved, was about to respond when her brother Kevin walked up to her front door, with girl about the age of eighteen. The two were now standing on her front porch next to Lucia. Chloe seemed rushed when she introduced the girl to Lucia. "Lucia, this is Amber. She's one of the actors in tomorrow's "Winter Solstice" production". "Oh, that's right" Lucia said. "I forgot about your little play". Chloe dismissed the comment, while Kevin's blood started to boil. "Well Amber. How did it go? Do you think you're ready?", Chloe asked. The shy young girl replied, "I think so". Chloe said, "Great. Now you head down to the theatre, and I'll be right behind you".
As amber got in her car, Chloe looked at Kevin, and asked, "How'd she do?" Kevin replied, "It went very well. Amber was receptive to the idea and responsive to the treatment. She'll do fine". "Do fine at what?", Lucia asked. Chloe replied, "Kevin uses hypnosis to help some of the actors overcome stage fright. Sorry Lucia, but I have to go now", she said, as she got in her car and drove down to the theatre. 'Hypnosis Kevin? Really?", Lucia said, as she rolled her eyes. "What do you do? Make your clients run around and cluck like a chicken?", she asked. Kevin just shook his head and replied, "You wouldn't understand Lucia", as he went down the porch steps and headed next door to his side of the duplex. Lucia followed him, saying, "Don't be mad Kevin. I was just kidding. I really want to know!". She even followed him right into his house.
Once inside, Lucia immediately noticed a large architectural floor plan of the theatre, spread out on a table. She looked over the floor plan, as she asked, "Really Kevin. What do you do to help the actors?" Unsure of Lucia's motive for her question, Kevin replied, "While in a hypnotic state, I simply make suggestions that mirror the stated desire of the person. You can't get anyone to do anything they don't already subconsciously want to do. You can, however, reduce or in some cases eliminate any inhibitions they may be harboring. It's that simple". Lucia immediately thought about her inclination to have her fully naked body painted in front of a crowd. She had become completely fascinated with the idea of public nudity and wanted to experience it for herself. She was unaware that Kevin also knew about her hidden desire.
Kevin was blind-sided when Lucia casually said, "I don't know if Chloe told you how we happened across a "Body Painting Exhibition", when she was in New York". "Happened across?", Keving thought to himself, not letting on that he knew the entire story. "If someone wanted to have that experience, but didn't have the nerve, would hypnosis help?", she nonchalantly, yet somewhat boldly asked. Not wanting to appear astonished, Kevin quietly replied, "I don't see why not". That's when Lucia blurted out her admission, and it would visually shake him. "I want to try it, Kevin!" Not sure how to respond, Kevin said, "Lucia, I really think you should think this through. Lucia replied, "Kevin, I have thought it through! Now I'm baring my soul to you! Can 'You' help me?"
Before Kevin could respond, Lucia continued. We're having our own winter solstice event in New York. There is going to be another body painting exhibition to be held in a local auditorium on New Year's Eve, and I want to participate in it!". Lucia realized how insane she must have sounded to Kevin, but her desire to experience being naked in public had become all-consuming. She thought this might be the only way she could combat her fear and realize her fantasy, and New Year's Eve was right around the corner. Still somewhat flabbergasted, Kevin nonchalantly asked, "When you say "participate". Lucia stopped him right in his tracks, and said, "You know what I mean, Kevin! Will you help me or not?", she insisted, in the familiar 'spoiled brat' tone she often exhibited.
Kevin took his time answering, as he thought about Lucia's invocation. Finally, he said, "First off Lucia, I am not a licensed therapist. Yes, I've been training for two years, and I've helped some actors with their stage fright, but that doesn't mean I am qualified for such a request. "I'll take my chances", was her immediate reply. What struck Kevin as odd, was the fact that Lucia never asked him to conceal their conversation from his sister Chloe, or anyone else for that matter. It was as if she didn't care who knew about her deepest desire. Kevin decided the best way to handle the situation was to have Lucia sit with him in his study. He wanted to have a discussion so he could get a real grasp on what it was she really wanted to achieve. Kevin figured if Lucia had to talk out loud about her fantasy, she may re-think her request. He looked at her and said, "Lucia, let's have a seat in my study, so we can discuss it. She readily agreed and was sitting in a chair in seconds.
Kevin took his seat, and said, "Lucia, this may be a bit awkward, but I need to hear from you, what it is you hope to achieve through hypnosis". Lucia replied in detail without the slightest hint of modesty. "Ever since I first witnessed the body painting exhibition, right there on a public street down from my condo in Manhattan", she said, "I decided I wanted to have that experience. The models appeared to be so relaxed and confident, despite their obvious vulnerability. I want to know how it feels to be totally naked in a public setting, while having to maintain some level of dignity, while the onlookers are taking photos and videos of you. I crave the thrill of interacting with the clothed spectators surrounding me. Kevin, I'm not naive", she continued. "I realize the potential for shame and humiliation, but that makes me want to experience it, that much more. I want you to help me acquire the nerve to participate at least once. Now...Will you help me or not?"
Seeing how determined Lucia was to have her unusual, if not somewhat obscene escapade come to fruition, Kevin decided to help. Chloe would not be home for several hours, so the two decided that there was no time like the present. As it turned out, Lucia was as weak-minded as she was egotistical. She fell into a deep hypnotic state in a matter of minutes. Kevin instilled in Lucia the suggestions that would allow her to fearlessly disrobe in public, for her body painting exhibition back in New York. He also infused a trigger word she could later use if she were to get cold feet. That word was "Gesundheit". After bringing Lucia back to an awakened state, Kevin explained to her what she may expect and disclosed to her, the trigger word he had instilled in her psyche.
"How will I'll I know if it worked", Lucia asked. Kevin simply replied, "If you find yourself standing completely naked in an auditorium in New York, while surrounded by clothed spectators who are taking pictures of you, you'll know it worked". Lucia was ecstatic and full of anticipation. That was when she asked Kevin not to tell Chloe that she had asked him to hypnotize her. She divulged that Chloe already had knowledge of her desire to be naked in public but felt sheepish about her knowing the great lengths she was willing to go, to actually experience her peculiar inclination. The two agreed to keep Lucia's hypnosis between them. Lucia thanked Kevin, then left to return to her grandparents' house, where she was staying for the next two days, before returning to New York. She would not see either Kevin or Chloe, until the following evening at the theatre.
Lucia arrived at the theatre twenty minutes late, another example of her lack of consideration for others. The ticket booth and concession stand were closed. The lobby was completely empty, other than an elderly woman who was waiting outside the men's room. The woman smiled, and said, "Just waiting for my husband, dear". The winter solstice play had already begun ten minutes earlier. Lucia removed her coat and headed for the cloak room. The counter roll-up door was pulled down closed, but the walk-in door was still open. Lucia entered the room to hang up her coat when she heard the elderly woman sneeze. The woman's husband response would set the stage for the most humiliating night of Lucia's life. "Gesundheit", he said, as the two walked through the door and down to their seats.
Lucia, now in an untimely and most unfortunate hypnotic trance, removed every stitch of her clothing, folding the articles and placing them neatly on a shelf. She exited the coat room and pulled the door closed behind her, unaware of the impropriety of her nakedness, or that she was naked at all. She noticed some people out on the street were taking photos of her, through the large glass windows in the front of the theatre. Suddenly she snapped out of her hypnotic state to find herself completely naked, standing in the theatre lobby. "OMG! I'M NAKED!", she squealed, covering her tits and pussy with her hands, as she made a beeline to the cloak room door. It was locked! "This can't be happening!", she thought to herself, as she desperately pulled on the locked doorknob, while more curious onlookers had gathered out front. The outside crowd had now swelled to at least twenty.
The flashes from their camera phones seemed as multiple as the stars, as she continued to tug on the doorknob in vain. In a panic, she ran to the Ladies room, exposing herself even further to the crowd, just to find it was also locked. Lucia was close to tears, as she read the "Out of Order" sign, posted on the door. She bolted across the lobby in full view, as the spectators were now pointing and laughing at her, as she ran into the men's room. Seeing her naked refection in the mirror had her feeling utterly humiliated and trapped. "KEVIN!", she thought to herself. With her cell phone locked away with her clothes, she had no way of contacting anyone for help.
Lucia was hyperventilating as she leaned on the counter, trying to come to grasp with her circumstance. The cold tile floor beneath her bare feet was a constant reminder of her dire situation. The men's room was equipped with a hand air dryer, so there weren't even any paper towels, she could use to help cover her shame. Trapped and naked, she peeked out the door, hoping to signal anyone who may pass through the lobby, for assistance. The minutes would seem like hours as she kept vigilant surveillance on the theatre lobby, through the slightly cracked open men's room door.
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