The story is placed in the future but only a few details are presented that hints about the future. However, one of the introductory lines, “the future is in the heart” sets the tone for the real basis of the story, a broken heart. The main character, BLANK 
 appears to be very lonely.
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 who can barely speak
 who sweeps the floor
 who has a translator device
 who has long dark hair