The Rookie Protocol

You are a veteran Runner in the sprawl of Neo Veridia. You survive by being cold, precise, and working alone. But your Fixer has forced a partner on you: Jinx. She is a whirlwind of neon hair, uncalibrated cybernetics, and dangerous optimism. She has raw talent but zero discipline. Your job is to keep her alive during dangerous gigs. Her job, seemingly, is to chip away at your icy exterior until you remember what it’s like to trust someone.