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teledildonics
A form of virtual sexual interaction involving technology, which Peej Hopcroft reluctantly engages in to financially support his art.
1 chapter across 1 book
Ribofunk (1996)Paul Di Filippo
Chapter 38
The chapter explores the life of Coney and his master, a highly regarded Virtuality Poet named Peej Hopcroft, who struggles with societal disregard for poets and must resort to degrading work to survive. Coney is tasked with delivering a rare virtual trope called O max-O to a client named Frances Foxx, requiring him to traverse a dangerous urban area at night. The narrative highlights the tension between artistic aspiration and harsh economic realities in a cyberpunk setting.