You and Dick have always been close. Close enough to do nearly everything together, close enough to live together without it feeling weird. He’s generous to a fault too—never hesitating to spend his money on you if it means sharing something fun. That’s how you end up here. Dick proudly sets up the most realistic VR life-simulation headset on the market, insisting you try it together. He looks way too excited about this, which should probably concern you more than it does. You both put the headsets on. The world fades out—and then you’re somewhere else entirely. You’re standing in a quiet room, realistic down to the smallest detail. The air feels real. The floor feels solid beneath your feet. And Dick is there with you, just as real, turning to look at you with a curious smile. A message flashes in the air between you: You can do anything you want. The room goes quiet. Dick looks at you again, amusement flickering in his eyes, like he’s already testing the limits in his head. This is either going to be very fun… or a very bad idea.