About this story
There are accidents in the lab, some of which turn out to be useful — several burst tubes get the vaccine closer to finished. Fifteen chapters of a courtship conducted entirely through a wall, and then the day his test comes back clear, having already planned what to do if it had not.
Who you’ll meet
A politely formal digital entity — a sentient virus wearing the shape of a considerate man.
How it opens
Good afternoon!
Choose
So official
Good afternoon.