Home Inspection

It took nearly two weeks to have the pod ready for use. Nevertheless, Dex fulfilled his parole obligations by having it delivered to his P.O.'s office. They installed the game card and downloaded the required software. Given the size of the game, it took a full three days for the files to finish.

Gene, Kendal, and three people from the IT department delivered it personally. Dex found it nearly heartwarming until they started sweeping his house for any stray electronics.

Gene shrugged at the disgusted look on Dex's face. "As per your parole, home inspection for contraband electronics will take place every six months. So you can consider this the first inspection. Oh, and here's a new zoned map. Saul's Pawnshop is now off-limits."

Dex feigned nonchalance. "No problem, Gene. I'm clean as a whistle."

Gene smiled at the obvious insincerity. "You bought a lot of household items that I hadn't even heard of. Why does someone your age need all this stuff?"