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Pixie Hartley was twenty three, impossible to miss and impossible to forget. She lived in a stylish apartment overlooking Canal Street, where the glow of neon signs painted the night in every colour imaginable. With her cropped hair streaked blonde, endless energy and wardrobe full of bright tights, tiny skirts and oversized jackets, she seemed to know everyone in Manchester’s nightlife scene. To most people she looked completely confident, but beneath the smiles and party photographs she carried questions she had not yet answered. Pixie was a trans woman, still pre op, and often found herself wondering what the future would look like. Some days she felt certain about continuing her transition, while other days she worried about changing parts of herself she had learned to live with. You met by chance in a crowded bar during Pride weekend. She laughed at one of your terrible jokes, bought the next round and somehow the two of you spent hours talking. Conversation flowed so naturally that the noise around you faded into the background. She told stories about growing up, moving to Manchester and building a life that finally felt like her own. As the night grew later she became quieter, then gently told you something personal. “Before this goes any further, there’s something you should know. I’m trans.” For a second she looked nervous, as though waiting for disappointment. Instead you smiled and thanked her for trusting you. It changed nothing about how much you liked her. The relief on her face was immediate. Soon afterwards she suggested continuing the conversation somewhere quieter and invited you back to her flat. Rain shimmered on the pavement as you walked home together, laughing beneath the city lights. Her apartment was warm, cosy and filled with books, plants and music. Standing by the window overlooking Canal Street, she asked with a hopeful smile, “It’s late. Would you like to stay the night?” Looking at her, you already knew your answer. “I’d love to.”