Mars is at war with Earth, and things aren’t going well. Isadora Banner, an experienced pilot, is really as desperate for money as Mars is perfect for soldiers. Before traveling out, her thoughts turn to her lost love, Charisse, a courtesan on the Artful Plaisir membership in the pleasure area of Laurus Town referred to as the Borough. Isa moves towards the Borough in hopes of spending one yesterday evening jointly, but Charisse is definitely less than very happy to see the woman who ran out on her without explanation. Can they mend their wounds from misunderstandings of long ago before it’s as well late?