Introduction: In the not so distant future, the United States has broken apart and turned North American into a warzone. Chicago is free. But strongmen, dictators, and corps rule the land, and anyone who goes against them is beaten and broken. Oto and Chatter are traveling cross country with a secret, but first they must make it through the Free City of Chicago. But as they meet the people of Chicago, Oto's heart will keep them there longer than they wish....