The Future In All of Its Glory

"This is awesome," Broderick Masterson said. "This makes the cryogenics research money worthwhile." The future in all its glory, including flying cars.

"That it did. You are pleased with your new body."

"Yes."

"We couldn't save your original body, but we did transfer your data into this new body, per your contract."

"Excellent. Take me to my penthouse."

"About that. Corporations and personal funds were nationalized during The Troubles. You will have to work. We have an open position."

Broderick flinched. "And that is?"

"With your unused nubile female body, you'll bring top dollar in the service industry sector...Barbie."