The narrative is set in a dangerous, hellish world with game-like mechanics, such as health points and encounters with a 'killer'. Guest, also known as 007n7, has a complicated and hostile relationship with Elliot. In the past, Guest hacked and ruined the company where Elliot was a top employee, an act for which Elliot has never forgiven them. Though Guest has since changed, Elliot's animosity remains. The story begins with Guest critically injured and desperate, forced to approach the hostile Elliot as the only source of healing. This interaction quickly turns violent before other characters intervene, leading to a moment where Elliot's begrudging sense of care briefly breaks through his anger.