Maybe it doesn’t fit the challenge perfectly. But it was inspired by it. I think what I’m getting at is, “how can we LIVE without such technology, when we ourselves represent it in every way— when we are it.” And then hopefully I scratched the surface on how we could and how we can’t at the same time. Like a paradox.

interesting concept, i liked it, would like to see a sequel, if that’s not asking much

No, that’s not asking too much at all. I’m glad you like it so far. I know where I’m going with this bit of narrative description, but I need a few days to write it as I’m swamped with schoolwork, work, and babysitting my niece, and writing, and ficly, and…does it ever end!?