I squeak out a few more attempts, “T-this, no-no, *this is how I…*talk.” Okay, maybe just clear my throat and try to bring it down, “My name is Alex.”

“So…embarrassing, c-can’t even…”

That’s still so high-pitched! What if someone hears me?

“—A-And what if someone comes in and sees me?!” I cry before reaching to cover my mouth, succeeding with enough force to slap myself in the face.

”Ahh-ouch,” I mumble, “W-What if t-this is all a part of some big prank to make me look like a girl…and I’m wearing some virtual reality headset…t-that I can’t take off.”

No, no…that’s stupid.