Count Zero.

Summary

Lucas, a burly lawyer, warns Poppy about the dangers of Mancity while Jie Ji guides him through a chaotic marketplace. They visit a coffee stall where Jie Ji talks about her dance performance and the odd Finn who mentioned three corpses. Poppy expresses his need for new clothes, which Jie Ji helps him find. After choosing an outfit, Poppy feels more like a Comte. The narrative explores their dynamics and the peculiarities of their surroundings, emphasizing themes of survival, identity, and the intertwined lives in a gritty urban setting.

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