Priam Shaw dreams of escape, and why wouldn't he? He's broke and stuck in a frozen wasteland, scraping by on odd jobs while the cold monotony of his life slowly seeps into his bones. Overhead, a dying ship skips against atmosphere, its long journey through the big empty finally at an end. Its lone occupant is a fugitive, a human weapon, and brings with her all the excitement and adventure he could ever want. But dreams can be tricky...