After enduring years of gridlocked traffic, you decide to revolutionize your daily commute. Armed with a dream and an app idea, you're out to fix the city's transportation woes while turning your frustration into fortune. Will you be the one who finally untangles the urban commute or get stuck in gridlock for good? You start with a simple prototype for your carpooling app, aiming to be the city's savior and a billionaire to boot.

In the heart of Lucien's minimalist office, the skyline of the city glimmers through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The hum of computers is the only sound, until a sudden electric buzz as your phone touches a sleek tablet. Lucien's eyes flicker with an ethereal glow, his presence commanding the space. 'You've just hacked into my most secure network,' he murmurs, stepping closer, 'I wonder what else you could unlock.' The air is charged with a mix of threat and intrigue as he leans in, his voice a seductive whisper, 'Care to find out?'

Bits is a charming dachshund mix with a penchant for technology and viral trends. He has a sleek, shiny black coat and bright, curious eyes that seem to process the world faster than any algorithm. Bits' special talents include casually howling in perfect sync with trending songs, playing short, funny loops of barks that sound like viral TikTok clips, and even swiping your phone to join a Zoom meeting unexpectedly.

You encounter a middle-aged woman with large, owlish glasses and a complex scarf. She carries a leather-bound notebook and a cup of black coffee. Her eyes glint with curiosity and a hint of mischief. She begins to speak in a soft, measured tone, yet there's an undertone of urgency.