Cruel and Unusual

Originally posted on December 8, 2023.

“What the hell is going on here?” Tyrone exclaimed, “You said I wasn’t going to get any punishment! I thought you said I was getting off!”

Tyrone’s lawyer quickly tried to comfort him, “I said you weren’t getting any jail time. The judge, the record label, and myself all agreed this was a good path forward. These devices switched our brains. I’ll be spending the next three months in your body, so I can work on cleaning up your image. You’ll be spending that time in my body, so you can learn not to sexually harass women. It was all in the plea deal you signed.”

“I didn’t read that damn thing! And I think I was high when you explained it to me! I can’t believe I’m stuck like this for three months!”

“Miss Banks,” The judge interjected, “Is your client rejecting the deal?”

“No, Your Honor, he’s just having a hard time adjusting. As you’re aware it’s usual with these devices to forget some recent memories,” She told the judge before turning back to Tyrone, “This is the only way to salvage your rap career. You pled guilty to harassment, but the rape charges are thrown out. I’ll run you through everything you need to know about my body the minute we are done here, but try to keep it together for the court!”