Summary

The Game of Smash and Recovery revolves around Anat and her older brother Oscar, who live on a planet called Home. Anat is protected by small robots called Handmaids, who shield her from vampires, relentless creatures that pose a constant threat to them. On Anat's birthday, Oscar gives her a gift that he claims is from their parents, but she knows it is truly from him. Anat contemplates their parents' absence and wonders about her purpose when they eventually return.

Anat and Oscar reside in a cramped space called the Bucket, along with the Handmaids. They have explored 80% of the warehouses on Home, except for the forbidden Stay Out Territory. Anat sometimes feels that Oscar is angry with her, but their bond remains strong. They spend Anat's birthday playing a game called Go and fall asleep to the lullabies...