Courier Six of the Mojave Express is declared "The Last, Best Hope of Humanity". Vulpes thinks she's trouble. And he needs the work done without unnecessary obstacles in his way. The Courier thinks Vulpes is weird... but she needs a friend closer to her age than the overprotective grumpies she hangs with. Vulpes is definitely NOT volunteering... but that doesn't seem to deter her.
A year and a half-ish after the events of Atomic Smitten, Talia and Burke have established themselves at the heart of a flourishing New Miami. Their blooming business and network of new contacts form a solid base for any future ventures. In the meantime their insecurities find room to grow, straining their wholesome but unguided attempts at stoking a successful relationship.