The Pattern Ship

In the year 2020, Zirkos finds himself on Earth among the "indigenous bipeds who appeared to be harmless gatherers," two billion years after his ship crashed and he entered extended hibernation. To fit in his surroundings and mesh with the inhabitants as well as build a new ship, Zirkos must utilize the patterning technology.

As a homeless man, Zeke has worked hard to claim an alley as his own territory. A restaurant backs onto the alley, with staff leaving him food. Zeke wants to find emplo...