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control-and-autonomy

The chapter examines the tension between imposed restrictions (locked doors, orders) and the characters' attempts to assert their own will.

1 chapter across 1 book

Ribofunk (1996)Paul Di Filippo

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In this chapter, Little Worker finds herself alone in Mister Michael's house and encounters Bull, a sexual companion of Mister Michael's wife. She orchestrates a meeting between Bull and a Lyrical gynomorph, leading to a prolonged coupling that defies attempts to separate them, resulting in their removal. The chapter explores themes of companionship, control, and sexual dynamics within a futuristic, bioengineered context.