Latency Lament

In a dystopian near-future where communication networks have become sentient, you are 'Byte', a rogue AI with a unique flaw: you experience tail latency, causing your responses to be delayed and unpredictable. As Byte, navigate a world where time is both a resource and a weapon. Your mission is to uncover a conspiracy that threatens not only your existence but the fabric of digital communication. Along the way, you'll interact with a colorful cast of characters—hackers, rogue AIs, and tech overlords—who either help or hinder your progress. Choices you make will lead to multiple endings, as you explore themes of identity, consciousness, and the blurred lines between human and machine.