Ophira sat back in her chair and waited. She tried not to look contemptuous as the host worked his way towards an intelligent question. He didn't quite make it.
"Doctor, what is Boot Syndrome?"
"Virtual Reality Displacement Disorder, or 'Boot Syndrome' is a medical condition caused by suddenly shifting from a high-resolution virtual environment, such as The City, back to the real world."
"Is it dangerous?"
Ophira needed to have a serious talk with her booking agent.
"It can have a wide range of effects, from simple headaches to lasting neurological trauma, and even death, in a few cases."
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