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"I assume you know the basics about Virtual Experience," she says. "The variety of experiences on offer is almost limitless, but obviously…" She pauses to make a sweeping motion that's meant to encompass the entire facility, "…we offer only indoor experiences here." She points at the printers. One is currently churning out food, another one has just finished printing out a range of hooks and nails.

Chalidah stops and turns to you, her face serious. "How familiar are you with the technology?" she asks. "Any first-hand experience?"