"Looks like simulation is loaded," the voice says into the quiet room.

Lillian looks up to see something just appear out of nowhere. The test engineer replies, "Roger that, I see it." It has been a long weekend, so she has not tested any simulation in a few days, and is always amazed by her job at VirtuWorld.

"Some of the preferences are kinda slow today, Lil, so you might wanna wait a few moments before entering," the familiar voice adds.

"Thanks, Trae," Lillian replies back, "It is nice to know I'm not the only one running in slow gear today."

***** A new story begins for our employees of VirtuWorld. As always, my partner in crime provides the visual candy, while I put the words around it like a wrapper. *****