Perry is a somewhat introverted computer programmer whilst his longtime friend Gordo works in various "self-employed" fields and is also a drug dealer. The story is a masculine character study as the two evolve and adapt to the changes in the post-apocalyptic world.
The narrative explores the complexities of masculinity in a post-apocalyptic setting, highlighting the contrasting personalities and experiences of Perry, an introverted programmer, and Gordo, a self-employed figure involved in drug dealing. The story examines how these characters adapt to the changing world around them.