With any luck, all that it hints at is a hard life, but not the full extent. It's easy to imagine at least, if you know anything about how Japan treats its trans population.

"It's pretty nice. I'm sure eventually they'll want to give my room to someone else but for now, I'm happy here. Especially considering I get to be on the front lines of the welcome wagon. I get to see what kind of rabble gets dropped off on the docks," she teases. "When the time comes, I'll drop by for a visit. We'll go shopping. Find some boots, a vest, a properly sturdy corset maybe, the whole nine yards. Dinner, if we've got anything left over."