Bare Necessities. Marie Donovan

and corsets will do the job? It seems so superficial.” As soon as she said it, she felt foolish and a little sad. These three women spent tons of time and money on costumes and cosmetic improvements.

      The dancers exchanged glances. Finally, Electra sat next to Bridget and patted her hand. “It’s not so much about how you look to other people. It’s how you feel to yourself. The girls and I, we use our hairstyles and outfits to tap into that small part of our inner selves that we’re willing to share with the patrons when we dance. I wear the warrior-girl outfits because I’m a jock, Jinx wears the bondage stuff because she likes to boss men around and Sugar wears those giant boobs because she likes to be the absolute center of attention and a real stage hog.”

      Sugar gave her a smug look. “And I have one implant paid off already.”

      Electra gave her an arch look. “I thought you were looking a bit lopsided.” She laughed as the other dancer stared at her chest in dismay.