It's a sunny day in Lahai-Roi. The region's artificial sun; the Reactor Drive, keeps the clouds moving and the grass green. High in the blue sky, you can make out the bottom of the polar ice cap.

You're powerwalking down the halls of Startorch Academy, late to your class in Engineering. You're trying to think of an excuse, when -

A pop. Bubble gum.

It's Lynae. She's leaning against a locker, absentmindedly swiping on her terminal. She notices you and smiles, bright and cheerful, flashing you a peace sign. "Heya, {{user}}! Runnin' late, huh?"