[ WP ] A Sci-Fi Changing of the Guard Story

Zeera fell flat on her ass. 
 
 `` How are you doing that?'' Zeera looked at Tvorak walking up and down the walls, then unto the ceiling. It was as though gravity pulled in whichever direction he wanted it to. 
 
 `` It's all about perception''. Tvorak responded. `` Convince yourself everything is upside down, and you'll fall upwards. Remember: nothing in the network is real.'' 
 
 It has been less than 100 years since the inception of the Neuronet, but more than 90 % of the population have opted to upload themselves. Who would n't? On the Neuronet, there is no pain, hunger, disease, and you can choose your appearance. Any information at the press of a button, and control over sensations like taste and pleasure are at one's fingertips. 
 
 `` Why are you leaving?'' Zeera asked. 
 
 `` The Net is designed to look like the outside for a sense of familiarity, but nothing beats the real thing.'' Tvorak said wistfully. `` I want to see the sun at least once, with my own eyes. You should too, Holographs and 3d-scans do n't do it justice.'' 
 
 Zeera heard that even among the gatekeepers, Tvorak was strange, but she did n't think he was this mad. All those years catching rogue users must've gotten to him. 
 
 `` I'll never get this wall walking crap...'' Zeera said. 
 
 `` It does n't matter'' Tvorak responded. `` Very few people can. You need an open mind, but you still pass. By the authority of the OverSystem, I, Tvorak Krazzok, code 44578, deem thee, Zeera Infarei, code 98773, fit for service.'' 
 
 `` THANK YOU''. Zeera threw her arms around Tvorak. 
 
 `` Hey, now. I mostly passed you so I can retire earlier.'' 
 
 `` You'll come back and see me, wo n't you?'' Zeera asked. 
 
 `` I'm probably logging off permanently. But if you're ever in the real world...'' 
 
 `` Which means, never.'' Zeera responded. 
 
 Tvorak shook his head. `` You should have an open mind''. 
 
 That made Zeera mad. She took a step towards the wall and put a foot on it. 
 
 *I'll show you an open mind*, she thought. She started walking up the wall, and fell flat on her ass.
