Wolf wakes up among a group of people who believe him to be someone named Torque. He doesn't recognize any one them but he does recognize a few other people. None of the ones he recognizes are the people he thinks they are.
It turns out that Wolf is part of a cluster: three men (Wolf, Lathe, Hatchet) and three women (Level, Thimble, Rake) who are married to one another. He is the bread-earner for the cluster. He makes wheels. He has assistant named Pump, who isn't very good at making wheels.
Wolf plans to get away but he can't find the way out of the NAG (New Above Ground). Pump tells him how to get out but he needs money in order to bribe his way out. They put a lot of effort into making a wheel only to discover that it will only earn them a singly chit.
The others in his cluster finally find out the truth when it is time for group sex. He exposes himself and they are horrified to see that his penis has changed. It is nowhere near as big as it once was. He admits to everything but instead of rejecting him they accept him. He tries to sneak out that night while everyone else is sleeping but he runs into Lugnut, the cluster's only child. She gives him a feather to help him find his way out. He is touched by her gesture and decides to stay.
Thoughts
Tiger and Josh do not appear in this episode. Tiger is mentioned but everyone he meets, who met her, is convinced that she is bad news.
Three episodes in and the story is still building
This one didn't have any moments that made me laugh but there were a few that made me smile. I loved the scene where Wolf and Pump make a wheel and keep failing miserably. I do wonder if this show isn't just a waster of my time. I don't hate it but I'm waiting for it to get better and afraid that I will ultimately be disappointed.
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