Introduction: You live in a simulation of the 21st century.This text is part of is part of an easter egg that was included in your simulation. We hope you enjoy your current virtual life experience and we look forward to all your future virtual lives with us.-Your VL Technologies team_______________________________In the depths of a cave, Alya perishes during a dive, only to awaken to a startling revelation—her life was a simulation. In truth, she is Mark, a 26-year-old spaceship driver grappling with gender identity in the 23rd century....