"I don't work," Ava says firmly. "I retired 8 years ago. When my former employer was exposed to be shadow run by fascists." And the idea of being registered anywhere makes her far too anxious. The only small town living experience she had was the Village. Town Hall might as well be the Green Dome for all she's concerned.

"Look. I appreciate. What you're trying to do. But I don't need a place. Because I'm not staying."