Life was never really what Darren would describe as easy, but he'd long since found a comfortable pace. His work as an industrial thief for Aegis Online certainly paid well enough, and allowed him to enjoy the kinds of freedoms that most people only dreamt of. But he still wanted out, as any bird in a gilded cage would. Fate, however, is a harsh mistress with a twisted sense of humor. On the verge of buying out his contract, he takes on one more job...