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Thursday 24th October 2042 8:00AM

Two weeks ago at a gamer convention it was announced that the world's first VRMMO would open it's servers to regular players. There had been no alpha or beta testing. The company that owned the developer held tight to their secrets. The only promise? That everyone would be able to enjoy the wonders of Rebirth+.

Even the game's name had a hidden meaning and was left to be discovered. Many signed up for the first wave. Only a fraction would be first into the game. As much as the makers would like to let everyone jump in immediately, there just wasn't enough VLAM to go around. The choker-styled accessory was in short supply due to each user having to go through a run of optimized and personal adjustments to create the 'real life experience' promised on login.

Thanks to an acquaintance he was able to get in on the waiting list early and be part of the first wave. As soon as the servers opened he would be in another world. Until then, later tonight, he would be stuck in RL.

On that thought he turned off his PC and got dressed for work. Heading downstairs to the kitchen he found Aunt Jenifer's usual note.

'Aleric,

Dinner is in the freezer. Don't forget to take it out or it will be burritos again. See you later. Have a good day and stay safe.

-Jenifer'

'Stay safe'. Those words were common and on every message and note Jenifer ever wrote to him. She was overly zealous when it came to him ever since she had taken over custody. She was probably afraid of losing someone again. She and his mother had been as close as twins.

Speaking anything out loud about the past was taboo. Instead, Aunt Jenifer did her best to live in the present. In fact, Aleric thought she worked too hard. As soon as he graduated he could move to a full time job. It was in a promise to himself that he would take care of her.

Aleric smiled softly to himself and opened the freezer. He pulled out a home made shepherd's pie and placed it on the counter. Then he grabbed his wallet and began his walk to work.

Aleric enjoyed the short walk to the bus station. The morning was invigorating with a slight chill. Not many were out yet so he was able to relax and think. And all he could think of was getting the day over with. He wanted to play Rebirth+that much.

The bus arrived. He greeted the driver with a nod. He took a seat in the front. In twenty minutes he got off. He walked two blocks and came to his first workplace, Breakers.

"Aleric! Your here. We're busy today thanks to a book signing. Hurry up and get ready. Your on the floor today." Yelled a middle aged woman.

"Right away Boss!"

Being on the floor on a busy day meant lots of tips. He was going to make back some of his student debt today.

Aleric was in a good mood as he went in back and dressed into his work uniform. The look on him was like a butler. White shirt but black pants, vest, and shoes. A small necktie finished it off.

He stowed his belongings into his locker and went out. From the counter orders were taken and delivered. Spotting new customers in the back he headed straight for them.

The order was long and took four pages of small note paper. They were local high-school students. The boys treated him like a servant. The girls, however, he just couldn't figure out. They looked at him as if he was a strange thing they had never seen before.

"May I take your order?"

The girls giggled and one boy laughed.

"Ha! I told you they all say that first."