So I've been brainstorming another alternate reality setting for "Columbia State", one that has a lot more focus on inflation (especially berry-related stuff and perma-popping), and last night I spontaneously wrote a story to serve as a preview of it! Currently I'm calling the setting "Expanding State" to fit with my naming scheme and out of laziness. Also quick shout-out to Jasu, who's helped a lot with ideas for the setting :3.

A lab class accident has worse consequences for an unfortunate student than originally expected...