Gillian Lawrence, an expert computer security analyst, lacked even minimal social graces. Longing to experience intimacy in a safe environment, when the opportunity to amend the situation arose, she parted with her traditional behavior and all but leapt at the chance. Gillian physically breached the high-security Lars-Afton Laboratories and initiated a beyond state-of-the-art virtual reality simulation prototype where she would upload her consciousness and engage in the kind of adventures she was too shy to dare dream about. The weekend escapade was supposed to be over before anyone noticed. She hadn't counted on company...