Ambassador Zhe goes up the stage and walks over to a low computerized
machine the area, width and height of a regular baby carriage, but with smaller wheels
and a low-gravity swivel.
“Good morning, everyone! My name is Ambassador Zhe Chin Po, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Xinja Confederate Republic to the Federal
Republic of the Maharlikas. I am very pleased for the heavy turn-out we have this
morning, considering we just announced the rendering of this beautiful play of an old
Xinjan folklore just two days ago. So, without much ado, I bring to you the virtual reality
theatrical presentation of ‘The Tale of the Blue Rose.’”
“And, please, children,” the good Ambassador adds, “don’t be surprised if any
of the holographic characters come running to you. It won’
