RECHARGE – Eli sat in low power mode in her apartment, gently regenerating her reserve battery module. It had been one hell of a night that very nearly caused her to shut down completely. Working in one of the busiest Memory Journey suites in the city, often came with interesting tales but tonight had really been a curve ball. Clients in these places were often just lonely and in need of company. They came through the door, chose their host for the evening, and then settled down for a night immersed in their perfect virtual adventure. Tonight was different and Eli had detected the glitch the moment he walked through the door. She had greeted the stranger like any other newcomer to the “Memz” and waited patiently as he eyed each of the waiting HostBots. Something in her circuits was willing him to chose one of the others tonight even though she could really do with the credits. The shady character stopped in front of her and nodded. The next few hours would change the industry forever and make Eli forever grateful that she had installed high level self-defence programmes.

This piece saw a return to a more photo generated approach to my artwork and it was a lot of fun to create. I had recently spent time on full digital drawings but felt compelled to return to my more favoured creation process. The drawing skills I have learned in the last few pictures really helped to push me forward though and added a lot to this one in my opinion. I actually chose this model for another piece I am working on so you may well see her again in the future.

Created March/April 2022 in Adobe Photoshop.

EXTRA CONTENT - The first person to purchase this NFT will receive additional written content detailing the events of that crazy night in “Memz”. Learn all about the shady newcomer and the carnage he brought to the club on that fateful night. Buyers must contact me via Twitter DM after the sale. Content will be sent digitally to the initial buyer only, within 14 days of the first sale. Primary buyers are welcome to forward this on to any secondary buyers at their own discretion.