Alex gets a new job at startup Subsume AI and they have an onboarding process to go through. But why is it eight hours of video a day? And why are they suddenly aroused by the idea of serving and obeying as a brainwashed drone?

Hope escapes an abusive cult, being rescued by the Affini. She’s determined to make a life of her own, on her own, but her trauma has resulted in a warped world view and poor ability to effectively take care of herself. Can she avoid becoming an adorable pet to an Affini?