What sort of animal thrives on loneliness? That's the question haunting retired actress Daria Halifax. After leaving Hollywood, Daria has become an elusive shut-in, hiding in her penthouse apartment in Delian City until the day her sister buys her a friend-for-hire subscription. Conversations with her paid companion inspire Daria to venture back into the world, but she soon notices that something strange is happening to her home city. A fearsome dragon is on the prowl.