"Hey Mike, let's merge 'realities' ..." said Susan.

"I can't. I subscribed to an incompatible metaverse, but I got a great deal on it."

"Like what?"

"Well, Sue, don't tell anyone. I'm up to my ears in debt, but I terraformed my own asteroid with a shuttle launching bay!"

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"Wow, that's amazing! I can barely afford a small spaceship." Susan frowned.

"Here, Sue, plug in for a test flight."

"Uh, Mike, there's nothing here, just an announcement ..."

"What? That's not funny!"

"Check it out for yourself."

"Oh shit! They've declared bankruptcy and wiped out everything. My entire life savings!"