We meet a melancholy, elderly Keir as he dutifully repeats an axiom: “Generations upon generations have sacrificed, so that generations upon generations may prosper.” But as watch him complete menial tasks from inside his room, it doesn’t seem like he feels the words he speaks. He seeks answers from Agnus, a Siri-like digital companion that appears on his TV screen, but unfortunately, Agnus is mum. With the ceremony rapidly approaching, he appears nothing but apprehensive.