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This chapter traces Miranda's journey from a disadvantaged childhood to becoming a professional ractor, highlighting her determination and the technological transformation she undergoes through dermal grid implantation. It details her initial experiences in the ractive industry, including her interaction with Fred Epidermis and the challenges of adapting to a highly controlled, scripted performance environment. The chapter emphasizes the contrast between Miranda's aspirations and the commercialized, mechanized nature of ractive acting.

This chapter provides a detailed description of Old Shanghai and the Theatre Parnasse, highlighting its European architectural heritage and current use as a venue for both live theatre and ractive performances. The narrative focuses on Miranda, a professional ractor who prepares for her roles in various interactive dramas, illustrating the complexities of her work and the technological and social environment surrounding ractive entertainment. The chapter also explores the cultural and economic aspects of racting, including the interaction between performers and payers and the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity in a commercialized, technologically advanced setting.