“Hello” [Girl]

“Hi” [Guy]

“How may I help you sir? [Shopping Clerk? (Girl)]

“I would like to buy a VR Device please.” [Potential Customer? (Guy)]

“Which version would you like sir?” [Shopping Clerk]

“What are the options?” [Potential Customer]

“We have several options, and even though the game has just come out, we guarantee that all our Devices have been tested and approved before being introduced into the market. Now then, our first option which you see here…

*[Shopping Clerk] leads the [Potential Customer] away from the gate of [GameBuyer], which is currently the world’s largest gaming device provider, and towards the rows upon rows of VR Devices. She points at a motorcycle-helmet-like Device*

…gives you the ability to connect to the only VR game currently available, [Fantasy4Real], but it warns you after 6 hours and kicks you after 8 hours to ensure that you take care of your well-being. Many gamers find this annoying but it is the cheapest device on the market. Other than that, it also does not affect your body in any way whatsoever so it is our most commonly bought Device. Coming next…

*She leads him to another headset which is connected to a big tank with many tubes*

…this device is for those that find 6-8 hours too short of a playtime and want to enjoy the game more, while also not lacking on money as this device is many times more costly than its counterpart. The amount of time you can play without stopping on this device depends on the tank that you choose to buy with it and how much you fill it with, you can also arrange for it to warn and/or kick you after some point. The game time for this device can range from days to weeks to even months depending on how much money you’re willing to spend, and if you’re living in certain places you may even connect to a cable-line that supplies the device allowing you to play indefinitely, for a price of course. Do either of these devices interest you sir?” [Shopping Clerk]

“What else do you have in store? Don’t worry about the money, I can pay, and I assure you, I am not going to leave without buying a VR Device after making you spend so much of your time.” [Definite Customer]

“Well then, we have only one more device that gives big changes to your experience, but it’s only reserved for high-class billionaires, and I don’t believe such a person would come to our store on foot without any bodyguards.” [Shopping Clerk]

*Her face takes a solemn look as she speaks. The [Definite Customer] doesn’t even flinch as he hears that the device is for billionaires*

“As it appears, you have some knowledge on these matters. Then, you should know that most people that have reached the upper-classes of the billionaire society have some quirks in their personality. Mine is acting as one of the common folk, and I do enjoy seeing young beauties such as yourself promoting what I’ve already decided to buy.” [Billionaire? Customer]

“You flatter me, sir. And I cannot fathom that you’re lacking any beauties in your life given your young age and wealth. Though, pardon me for my bluntness, you are kind of lacking in bodily and facial beauty, no offence” [Shopping Clerk]

“None taken. You may be assured in knowing that I am aware of my lack of sex-appeal despite my wealth, and although I have the time and resources to make my body look more pleasing to the eye, I do not enjoy such endeavors, hence my coming here to buy the device whose capabilities I hope to hear from your alluring lips” [Rich Playboy that does not look like one?]

“Please, no need for excessive flattery, though your words do come easy to my ears, I do have a boyfriend whom I love with all my heart, and am not interested in being with someone I cannot kiss without popping a pimple.” [Shopping Clerk]

*The fat guy, who approaches obesity, with a less-than-pleasing face that is filled with pimples nods without changing his expression, signaling the [Shopping Clerk] with the supermodel-like body/face and blonde hair, to continue.*

“Now then, if we are to continue this conversation, I would like for us to go to one of the private rooms after I see your [Black Box (Billionaire Society)] card to make sure that you are a potential customer of this device…

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*[The Billionaire] takes out a black card which seems to assure the [Shopping Clerk] of his wealth, after which, he is led to a private room at the back of the store. The [Shopping Clerk] continues her explanation after they are seated on the black plush chairs in the completely black room with dim lighting.*

…The Device I am going to be explaining now is not one we keep in our stores and have limited reserves of. Be clear that this device was not produced in human hands; it is a device that is able to somehow create the nutrients necessary for the body and the energy necessary to run indefinitely without even needing to stay under the sun, much less be connected to anything. It is a standalone device that has been recovered from beneath the earth in a limited amount equating to a hundred, our scientists weren’t able decipher the mysteries of this device and were only able to connect to the game that was stored in the device which we named [Fantasy4Real]. The fact that the game wasn’t produced by our company is not a secret in the [Black Box], but since we create the headsets that are connected to the game, we can assure the players’ safety while playing the game. Such cannot be said about this device that we were not even able to disassemble. This device boasts the ability to change your body into what your game character looks like, and it also gives you the physical capabilities of your character, it is unknown if it also gives you the magical capabilities as none of the testers have ever reached that far, since the testers were gotten rid of after this knowledge was acquired. This device locks to your DNA once used and does not let anyone else to use it once locked. A downside or maybe an upside to this device would be that you will start the game in your original body and will need to work hard in-game to change your bodily characteristics. You are capable of changing your race and acquiring the characteristics that come with that race, but such is not recommended because it would affect your daily-life, though one of your wealth and stature would not necessarily need to care about that. You will also not be able to see precise stats but the changes to your body will not revert back with time unlike real life. Are these effects okay with you?” [Highly-knowledgeable shopping clerk?]

“Yes, although I am assured of my investment, I would like you to continue your explanation.” [The Ugly Billionaire]

“Well then. The Device is about the size of 25 m2 and 125 m3, essentially a 5x5x5 box. The player enters the Device by placing his palm on it, after which there is a piercing feeling and the player is sucked into the Device. The Box is unbelievably hard and even super-powered lasers are not capable of piercing through it, it is assumed that it wouldn’t even get scratched by a nuclear blast. The device is completely black and was named [Black Box] after the society and its own physical properties. I think that should be all, if I may have your [Black Box] card, the device shall be delivered to your residence as soon as possible which may range from a few hours to a day depending on your place.” [Shopping Clerk? Maybe the manager? Or even the CEO?]

*The [Billionaire] once again lends the black card to the [Shopping Clerk?] and retrieves it after the card is swiped over the armrest of the [Shopping Clerk?]’s chair. They shake hands after at the doors of the [GameBuyer].*

“It was nice doing business with you.” [Billionaire]

“I should be the one saying that.” [Shopping Clerk?]

“Give me a call if you ever need a sweet sweet night honey.” [Playboy? Billionaire]

“You wish.” [Shopping Clerk?]

*The [Billionaire] leaves the store and enters a black car with completely tinted windows including the windshield and drives off with great speed. The fat guy and the supercar create a stark contrast as the people around the shop wonder how he fits in the car.*