Vin'nyla clutches their worn-out elevation device. Their friend, the fragrance seller from Bhopal, stands beside them, a true believer in the power of elevation.
Vin'nyla's eyes narrow with determination as they gaze at the Welcome Habitat below.
The fragrance seller from Bhopal understands the gravity of Vin'nyla's impending action.
Vin'nyla takes a deep breath, realizing that every action is a positive action, even if it has a negative result. S/He asks, "What could be better than a short, uncomplicated life that goes out in a blaze of glory?"
The fragrance seller from Bhopal smiles knowingly. "Nihilism."
"Yeah," Vin'nyla says with a sense of purpose, referring to the rebellious spirit of the past.
S/He hands the fragrance seller from Bhopal a dub of their elevation data copy, contemplating the impact it could have.
The fragrance seller from Bhopal's eyes light up with excitement.
"I'll let you know as soon as something happens," s/he promises before making their exit.
Alone again, Vin'nyla contemplates their actions. "Hey, you got 'Honor thy error as a hidden intention,'" s/he mutters to themself, drawing inspiration from a popular cryptic phrase.
As Vin'nyla stands there, pondering their next move, a visitor approaches. "Hey, mate, uh, you want a card?" the visitor asks.
Vin'nyla takes the card, realizing that in this world driven by conformity and surveillance, s/he is not alone.