"I do not think there should be any... oh!" The elf suddenly paused to chuckle. "Your body is not used to the chemical changes. Your alchemical balance changes when you become a woman, I think a woman turned into a man would have similar problems of her own in a new form. It should pass in time when your body becomes more used to it. I think. It could also be a permanent effect from shifting, the balance always being a bit stirred up."<br/><br/>Stepping up closer the elf touched on her cheek and smiled. "What kind of side-effects exactly are there? I think that we might find some ways to help you with them.. or ask the smith's apprentice, a strapping young man at that, to help you out if you prefer." The tone turned a little teasing towards the end, the wink showing she wasn't serious about really doing that.<br/><br/>"Hey now, you are being a bit hard on her. She shouldn't have to suffer this kind of humiliation every time she uh, changes." The halfling woman's voice was firm for most part, but looking up at Maria and the squeezing of those thighs she seemed to hesitate on something. Shortly after she returned her gaze to the elf though.<br/><br/>"I think you need to find a way for her to avoid this kind of extra discomfort."<br/><br/>The elf in turn let out a heavy sigh, closing those elven eyes before speaking up. "We are dealing with power source stronger than any magic I can cast, a source which's effects would overcome any barriers I might put in place the moment you'd acquire a new piece anyway, and trying to block the power would likely also take away the benefits. I guess you have to take the good with the bad."