SHIU IRISHA woman of 55 Her shoes are a marvel of design, with gravity inverters built into them to allow for short flights, and her hair is styled in a practical but fashionable style with neon stripes that match the bright energy of the world around her. In one hand she holds a cane topped with a holographic projector that casts an ethereal glow around her. Her other hand is raised in a gesture of defiance, or perhaps welcome, as she gazes into the distance with eyes that have seen the evolution of society in this hyperpunk reality.