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Adam's family situation is complicated by the absence of their father, who left years ago, leaving them their house—an unusual privilege in a time when many find themselves without shelter. Beth has been struggling to find work, contributing to the family’s financial strain, while Natalie attempts to grow ‘real food’ in their garden amid the artificial agricultural products provided by the Vuvv. The arrival of an alien floating city one morning is merely an annoyance to them—a regular part of their bleak reality.